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YYX 692H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,398 mi
Last recorded5,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYX 692H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 5,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 3,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 3,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 2,605 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,460 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 2,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

play in steering rack;

Pass 5 Dec 2007 1,844 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 1,844 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YYX 692H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 YYX 692H, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYX 692H registered?

YYX 692H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 June 1970.

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