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E243 WMB

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 WMB
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 100,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,689 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,618 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,222 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/side front wheel bearing is getting noise

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,107 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,115 miles

nearside rear wheel sligtly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,947 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to o/side and n/side front wheels

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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E243 WMB is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E243 WMB, 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 E243 WMB registered?

E243 WMB is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E243 WMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E243 WMB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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