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YFN 205J

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,828 mi
Last recorded36,828 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFN 205J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,828 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating applied.

Unable to fully inspect chassis due to coating applied.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 36,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating applied.

Unable to fully inspect chassis due to coating applied.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 35,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,479 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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YFN 205J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFN 205J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFN 205J registered?

YFN 205J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is YFN 205J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFN 205J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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