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YYR 962T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,097 mi
Last recorded90,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYR 962T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,097 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Corrosion to both front suspension legs and chassis extensions

Front tyres in poor condition

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Rear wiper arm missing

Slight blow from nearside centre exhaust and slightly damaged

Slight lift in both front king pins

Slight movement in offside front upper suspension arm bushes

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 24 May 2011 90,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Both windows do not open

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Corrosion to both front suspension legs and chassis extensions

Front tyres in poor condition

Nearside front door difficult to open

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Rear wiper arm missing

Slight blow from nearside centre exhaust and slightly damaged

Slight lift in both front king pins

Slight movement in offside front upper suspension arm bushes

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 26 Jun 2009 89,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres sidewalls perished

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 962T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 962T, 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.

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What year was YYR 962T registered?

YYR 962T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is YYR 962T safe to buy?

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