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D855 WNJ

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,908 mi
Last recorded64,908 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD855 WNJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 64,908 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 64,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 62,591 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 62,579 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,407 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 58,407 miles

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

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

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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D855 WNJ is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 D855 WNJ, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D855 WNJ registered?

D855 WNJ is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D855 WNJ safe to buy?

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