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YSC 27R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSC 27R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,281 miles

Offside rear chassis diagonal brace corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,250 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 May 2009 60,014 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,500 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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YSC 27R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 YSC 27R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YSC 27R registered?

YSC 27R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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