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YTE 55V

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,026 mi
Last recorded67,026 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 55V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 67,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,020 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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YTE 55V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,970 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 YTE 55V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTE 55V?

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What year was YTE 55V registered?

YTE 55V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 28 September 1979.

Is YTE 55V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTE 55V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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