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YFK 945S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFK 945S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,953 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

some exh rubbers missing but sufficiently supported

tow bar partially covering number plate

Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

some exhaust rubbers missing

tow bar obscuring part of rear number plate

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,903 miles

diff oil leak

off side front upper swivel joint rubber splitting

some front suspension bushes perishing / deteriorating

some play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,360 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 63,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 66,689 miles

1 slight play o/s and n/s steering rack nockle joints.advise o/s/r brake was binding slightly suspect car been standing a while

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,045 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,007 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,572 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 May 2007 61,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 60,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 60,698 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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YFK 945S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YFK 945S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFK 945S registered?

YFK 945S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 April 1978.

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