MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,561 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YCU 278T safe to buy?
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