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BWY 744S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,003 mi
Last recorded33,003 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 744S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,632 miles

Nearside Front side outrigger corroded and holed

Fail 24 Mar 2021 32,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front side outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,391 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 18,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,604 miles

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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BWY 744S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 BWY 744S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWY 744S registered?

BWY 744S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 November 1977.

Is BWY 744S safe to buy?

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