MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,044 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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.
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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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