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YKV 850K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

5,050 mi
Last recorded5,050 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 850K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 5,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 4,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 3,427 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 3,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 2,574 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 2,556 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 1,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 1,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 1,283 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 1,276 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,687 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,523 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,427 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 93,330 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,339 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 92,327 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,011 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2008 91,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 91,242 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 91,242 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for YKV 850K shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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