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E246 WMB

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,358 mi
Last recorded79,358 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 WMB
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,358 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,659 miles

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

engine mountings in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2011 78,659 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine mountings in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2009 78,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 77,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 76,835 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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E246 WMB is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E246 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 E246 WMB registered?

E246 WMB is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E246 WMB safe to buy?

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