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WEV 851S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,619 mi
Last recorded7,619 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEV 851S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,619 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

headlamps poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2010 7,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

headlamps poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,313 miles

Coolant leak

Corner of brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 7,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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WEV 851S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 41,094 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 GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEV 851S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEV 851S registered?

WEV 851S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 18 November 1977.

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