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YMJ 803S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,661 mi
Last recorded32,661 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 803S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,661 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 32,661 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YMJ 803S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YMJ 803S, 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 YMJ 803S registered?

YMJ 803S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is YMJ 803S safe to buy?

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