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YFH 183M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,656 mi
Last recorded80,656 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFH 183M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,656 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 80,638 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Exhaust mountings in poor condition

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 80,638 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.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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YFH 183M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 YFH 183M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFH 183M registered?

YFH 183M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is YFH 183M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFH 183M 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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