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YRF 582M

1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,387 mi
Last recorded47,387 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 582M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,387 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 5 Nov 2018 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 14 Oct 2017 45,554 miles

corrosion and hole in offside front chassis rail/out rigger not within prescribed area

rear brakes uneven ON LIMIT

Fail 7 Oct 2017 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corrosion and hole in offside front chassis rail/out rigger not within prescribed area

rear brakes uneven ON LIMIT

Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,638 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,682 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,550 miles

all tyres perished

nearside and offside rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,335 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,828 miles

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

advanced rust to o/s/f out rigger

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,646 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 42,646 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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YRF 582M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,094 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRF 582M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRF 582M registered?

YRF 582M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 17 August 1973.

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The MOT history for YRF 582M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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