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D459 WAV

1986 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,323 mi
Last recorded74,323 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD459 WAV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 74,323 miles

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,234 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 74,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,125 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 74,124 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 73,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 73,548 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,545 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 73,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 73,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,623 miles

will require offside front bulb holder has got intermitten contact fault

Fail 11 Jun 2009 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise offside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,298 miles

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

advise offside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2008 71,530 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,530 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 71,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 70,551 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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D459 WAV is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 D459 WAV, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D459 WAV registered?

D459 WAV is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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