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YEC 150S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,848 mi
Last recorded51,848 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEC 150S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 51,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,578 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,838 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,109 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,626 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,218 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 42,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 40,485 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 40,484 miles

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

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

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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YEC 150S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 YEC 150S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YEC 150S registered?

YEC 150S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 September 1977.

Is YEC 150S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEC 150S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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