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C102 WNX

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,537 mi
Last recorded17,537 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC102 WNX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 17,537 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2024 16,335 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower out rigger corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 16,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,694 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 15,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,432 miles

Coolant leak

advise - n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2010 15,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

advise - n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,050 miles

Coolant leak

advise - radiator damp

Fail 14 Sep 2009 15,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

advise - radiator damp

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,195 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 14,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,789 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 13,789 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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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C102 WNX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 C102 WNX, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C102 WNX registered?

C102 WNX is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C102 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C102 WNX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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