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YRF 822C

1965 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,615 mi
Last recorded81,615 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 822C
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 81,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,376 miles

quite a long handbrake travel but holds ok

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 80,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,344 miles

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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YRF 822C is a 1965 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRF 822C, 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 61 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YRF 822C?

You can check the full history of YRF 822C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YRF 822C registered?

YRF 822C is a 1965 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 September 1965.

Is YRF 822C safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRF 822C shows 6 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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