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YOD 265K

1998 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,804 mi
Last recorded42,804 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 265K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 42,790 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,580 miles

Rear Both wheel bearing's noisy but not rough when rotated.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Both wheel bearing's noisy but not rough when rotated.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,614 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,481 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 40,890 miles

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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YOD 265K is a 1998 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YOD 265K, 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 28 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YOD 265K registered?

YOD 265K is a 1998 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is YOD 265K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 265K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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