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YOV 509T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,684 mi
Last recorded43,684 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOV 509T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 43,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,682 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,039 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,912 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,587 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 41,563 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,062 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 39,788 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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YOV 509T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 40,467 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 GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOV 509T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YOV 509T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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