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YGR 297R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,180 mi
Last recorded7,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGR 297R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 7,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 7,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 7,070 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 8,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,839 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 46,835 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,051 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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YGR 297R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 YGR 297R, 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 50 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 YGR 297R registered?

YGR 297R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is YGR 297R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGR 297R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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