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YPD 34T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,217 mi
Last recorded74,217 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPD 34T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,803 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,847 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 69,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,642 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres BALD inner edge

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth on left hand upper corner

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,768 miles

Both rear tyres BALD inner edge

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,468 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorating

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,468 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,427 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear number plate light output dim

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear number plate light output dim

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,401 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,573 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 34T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 34T, 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 34T registered?

YPD 34T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 September 1978.

Is YPD 34T safe to buy?

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