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1979 Reliant Scimitar 3.0L Petrol · YHY 397V

YHY 397V

1979 Reliant Scimitar (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1980. Recorded mileage 23,655 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
RELIANT SCIMITAR
Year / Origin
1979 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 22/03/2024
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
23,655 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/03/2024
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1979
Engine
2994cc
Mechanical Assessment

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YHY 397V Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2023
  • 23,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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YHY 397V MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 00:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1979 Reliant Scimitar (YHY 397V) between March 2023 and March 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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