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YRC 475M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,797 mi
Last recorded76,797 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve67,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRC 475M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 74,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 73,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,804 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high both lamps (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,241 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 68,238 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,846 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 67,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,437 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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YRC 475M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRC 475M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRC 475M registered?

YRC 475M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is YRC 475M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRC 475M shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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