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YYX 705H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,044 mi
Last recorded10,044 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYX 705H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 10,035 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

The near side front upper ball joint rubber boot is split.

The off side and near side chassis outriggers are showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side and near side front rubber suspension bushes are in poor condition due to perishing.

There is some wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the near side and also there is some play showing at the steering wheel.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,620 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 9,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 9,611 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

The off side and near side front anti roll bar bushes are in poor condition.

The off side front shock absorber lower bush is in poor condition.

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 705H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 705H, 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 705H registered?

YYX 705H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 April 1970.

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