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A709 WMT

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA709 WMT
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 73,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2019 69,972 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,291 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,845 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake slight dragging

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,413 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,007 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 May 2010 84,263 miles

exhaust o rings cracking

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

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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A709 WMT is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A709 WMT, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A709 WMT registered?

A709 WMT is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 February 1984.

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