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YYC 800S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Black Diesel 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,452 mi
Last recorded44,452 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 800S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,601 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,452 miles

o/s centre exhaust pipe loose . o/s/r tyre cracking side wall . o/s/f seat runners worn . no rear fog lamp . exhaust rubbers poor . n/s/r brake slight binding . oil leaks engine and rear axle areas .

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust mountings rubbers poor . front number plate loose

Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,915 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust mountings rubbers poor . front number plate loose

Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,139 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings . play in o/s/f seat runners and fixngs . front n/plate loose . rear lower panard rod bushes slight play no rear fog lamp †

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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YYC 800S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 YYC 800S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYC 800S registered?

YYC 800S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 December 1977.

Is YYC 800S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYC 800S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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