MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,454 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak from around thermostat area ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipe work leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear brake pipe section (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak from around thermostat area ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipe work leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush deteriorated broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play bottom joint (2.2.2 (c))
Steering linkage fouling steering column joint rubbing on engine air filter box (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on joint centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leakig from feul pump mounting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease and small free play on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
screen washer bottle leaking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
screen washer bottle leaking
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DWR 278W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 DWR 278W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DWR 278W registered?
DWR 278W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1981.
Is DWR 278W safe to buy?
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