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WAL 896S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,975 mi
Last recorded9,975 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2005
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAL 896S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2005 9,975 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 9,975 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to crack up.

oil leak

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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WAL 896S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 WAL 896S, 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 48 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 WAL 896S?

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What year was WAL 896S registered?

WAL 896S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 February 1978.

Is WAL 896S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAL 896S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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