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WAO 628H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,702 mi
Last recorded80,702 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 628H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 80,702 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 80,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 75,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,993 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 71,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,979 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 71,979 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 71,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,959 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 71,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,908 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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WAO 628H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 WAO 628H, 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 56 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 WAO 628H?

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What year was WAO 628H registered?

WAO 628H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is WAO 628H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAO 628H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAO 628H have outstanding finance?

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