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MWN 1R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWN 1R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,030 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog tell tale light not working.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,568 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 60,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s reverse light not working

o/s front and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2007 537,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,093 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 45,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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MWN 1R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 MWN 1R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MWN 1R?

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What year was MWN 1R registered?

MWN 1R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is MWN 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWN 1R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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