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YSG 161S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,440 mi
Last recorded32,440 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSG 161S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,440 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has slight suface rust

Fail 9 Aug 2022 32,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has slight suface rust

Pass 20 May 2013 30,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lift in steering clumn lower mounting

Fail 3 May 2013 30,053 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lift in steering clumn lower mounting

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 25,479 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,973 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,721 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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YSG 161S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YSG 161S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSG 161S registered?

YSG 161S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 5 October 1977.

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