MOT Status
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5,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake only just making enough effort.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working high level works (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Handbrake only just makes enough effort.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front seat belt stalk floor mounting suspect
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
All seats don't lock in an upright position by design
Engine misfire evident, idle speed on upper limit, border line pass
Slight play evident both lower front suspension trunnion bushes
Some rear brake imbalance
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
All seats don't lock in an upright position by design
Engine misfire evident, idle speed on upper limit, border line pass
Slight play evident both lower front suspension trunnion bushes
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
bonnet safety catch missing catch
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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YKV 850K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 YKV 850K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YKV 850K registered?
YKV 850K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 July 1972.
Is YKV 850K safe to buy?
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