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YYR 943T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,564 mi
Last recorded5,564 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYR 943T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,564 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 5,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 5,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 5,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 5,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 5,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 5,132 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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YYR 943T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YYR 943T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YYR 943T?

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What year was YYR 943T registered?

YYR 943T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is YYR 943T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYR 943T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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