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YCU 278T

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,561 mi
Last recorded71,561 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto53,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCU 278T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,558 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 71,558 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,552 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,530 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 71,530 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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YCU 278T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,989 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 GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCU 278T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCU 278T registered?

YCU 278T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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