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YYA 548N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,887 mi
Last recorded25,887 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 548N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,309 miles

steering stiff when rotated

Fail 1 Dec 2015 25,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering stiff when rotated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,210 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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YYA 548N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 YYA 548N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YYA 548N?

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What year was YYA 548N registered?

YYA 548N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 July 1974.

Is YYA 548N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYA 548N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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