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YTN 679V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTN 679V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,004 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NS front (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,268 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component OS of rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

P.A.S belt squeals

oil weep steering rack area

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,830 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

OS rear bumpstop displaced

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside exhaust clamp corroded

slight play in propshaft front u/j

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,505 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play NS front lower trunnion

Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,505 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Slight play NS front lower trunnion

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,340 miles

Spare tyre defective

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2012 86,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,282 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,536 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,536 miles

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,563 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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YTN 679V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTN 679V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YTN 679V registered?

YTN 679V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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