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YHK 631S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,500 mi
Last recorded13,500 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 631S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 13,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting rubbers are slightly perished

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to cover fitted to rear seat base

Fail 18 Apr 2018 12,454 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on due to switch being insecure (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting rubbers are slightly perished

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to cover fitted to rear seat base

Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,854 miles

Hazard warning lights flashing fast

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 6,006 miles

All tyres are perished

Exhaust rubbers are split

Hazard warning lamps are flashing fast

N/S/R outrigger is slightly distorted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 6,006 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All exhaust rubbers are badly split

All tyres are badly perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear outrigger is slightly distorted

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,800 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 3,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

All exhaust rubber splitting

Front anti-roll bar rubbers split

Nearside and Offside rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Nearside rear chassis outrigger distorted slightly

Offside rear chassis outrigger corroding by body tub mount

Slight splitting to nearside and offside front upper wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,475 miles

[NOTE] water pump leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,906 miles

power steering fluid to off side of steering rack could not determine a leak

three cxentre exhaust rubbers perished and one missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,873 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 15,873 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 15,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,145 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 15,145 miles

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

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

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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YHK 631S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YHK 631S, 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.

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What year was YHK 631S registered?

YHK 631S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 April 1978.

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