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YCU 236T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,628 mi
Last recorded18,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCU 236T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 18,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 17,627 miles

Coolant leak Core plug in the back of the N/S head ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 17,627 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Core plug in the back of the N/S head ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,211 miles

Coolant leak Core plug in the back of the nearside bank/head ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on the inner sureface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Some of the exhaust systems rubber hangers are missing but system is still secure

Fail 3 Aug 2020 17,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Core plug in the back of the nearside bank/head ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on the inner sureface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Some of the exhaust systems rubber hangers are missing but system is still secure

Pass 13 Aug 2019 16,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rubbers missing exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 5 Aug 2019 16,734 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rubbers missing exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 26 Jul 2018 15,607 miles

Both exhausts have rubber hangers missing but still adequately supported

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 15,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both exhausts have rubber hangers missing but still adequately supported

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,374 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rubbers missing exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 7 Aug 2017 14,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rubbers missing exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 4 Aug 2016 12,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,341 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 11,336 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 8,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 8,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 7,620 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 7,618 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 7,546 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,381 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 6,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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YCU 236T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCU 236T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YCU 236T registered?

YCU 236T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is YCU 236T safe to buy?

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