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YFA 590S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFA 590S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,280 miles

front and rear suspension arms aand components corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

vehicle chassis very corroded in many places

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,264 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn Operated on Additional Switch

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,237 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 96,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,136 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension and chassis

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,136 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded

rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension and chassis

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,133 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rusty and corroded on underside and chassis

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 7 Feb 2020 96,130 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded

rusty and corroded on underside and chassis

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 15 May 2019 90,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure both sides are missing rubber supports (middle) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel no input at all (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

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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YFA 590S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YFA 590S, 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 YFA 590S registered?

YFA 590S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 April 1978.

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