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YTO 72Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTO 72Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,864 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 May 2018 73,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 73,681 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,675 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre has some cracking on side wall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering heel has slight cracking in wood

Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,673 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre has some cracking on side wall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering heel has slight cracking in wood

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,656 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 71,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 65,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 62,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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YTO 72Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 YTO 72Y, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YTO 72Y registered?

YTO 72Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is YTO 72Y safe to buy?

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