MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YEL 396S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 YEL 396S, 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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How do I check the history of YEL 396S?
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What year was YEL 396S registered?
YEL 396S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 September 1977.
Is YEL 396S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YEL 396S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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