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YFM 96L

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,743 mi
Last recorded32,743 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFM 96L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exaust boxes deterated

rear gearbox mount weake

Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,926 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 31,926 miles

Centre Front Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Upper Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 303,468 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 303,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,702 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 27,702 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,312 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,312 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,601 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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YFM 96L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 YFM 96L, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFM 96L registered?

YFM 96L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YFM 96L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFM 96L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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