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YTT 211S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,908 mi
Last recorded70,908 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTT 211S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 70,802 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 May 2013 70,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2012 70,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,108 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 69,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 69,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 68,089 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 67,492 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside handbrake performance low.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,420 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,382 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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YTT 211S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 YTT 211S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTT 211S registered?

YTT 211S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YTT 211S safe to buy?

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