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YJF 278S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 278S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,600 miles

horn on the quiet side

Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,479 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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YJF 278S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJF 278S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJF 278S registered?

YJF 278S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is YJF 278S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJF 278S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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