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YPD 33T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

44,223 mi
Last recorded44,223 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPD 33T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,630 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 42,630 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,030 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 41,942 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 41,601 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,956 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,594 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YPD 33T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 YPD 33T, 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 YPD 33T registered?

YPD 33T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 August 1978.

Is YPD 33T safe to buy?

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