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E793 WGN

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,614 mi
Last recorded75,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE793 WGN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 75,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear, to the o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 75,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 74,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 70,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 70,828 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,653 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,127 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,126 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 71,513 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 71,512 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,556 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,611 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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E793 WGN is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 E793 WGN, 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 E793 WGN registered?

E793 WGN is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 November 1987.

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