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YYR 961T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,785 mi
Last recorded13,785 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYR 961T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 13,785 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 13,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 12,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,967 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Lines from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 11,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 10,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,259 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 10,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 9,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 9,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 8,727 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber lower casing touching axle

Fail 10 Apr 2018 8,722 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber lower casing touching axle

Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,779 miles

covers fitted

offside front upper ball joint

offside rear shocker weeping

Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 4,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 3 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 961T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YYR 961T, 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 961T?

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What year was YYR 961T registered?

YYR 961T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is YYR 961T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYR 961T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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