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YPC 683T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,586 mi
Last recorded27,586 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPC 683T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 27,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 16,231 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 16,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,170 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 12,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,495 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 11,495 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YPC 683T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YPC 683T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPC 683T registered?

YPC 683T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is YPC 683T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPC 683T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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