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YEL 624S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,200 mi
Last recorded51,200 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 624S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,200 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 51,193 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,227 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight play to steering column

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,439 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks

Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,347 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,235 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 47,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leaks from engine and rear diff

Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,067 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leaks from engine and rear diff

Pass 22 May 2009 45,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,901 miles

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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YEL 624S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 624S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YEL 624S registered?

YEL 624S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 January 1978.

Is YEL 624S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 624S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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