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DWR 463W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,998 mi
Last recorded85,998 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 463W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 85,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 85,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,943 miles

Front 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))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 85,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,072 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,494 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,975 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,921 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,272 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,187 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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DWR 463W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DWR 463W, 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 463W registered?

DWR 463W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 June 1981.

Is DWR 463W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWR 463W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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