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WAW 547S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,900 mi
Last recorded9,900 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 547S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2022 9,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 7,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 6,242 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 5,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,688 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,451 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 94,343 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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WAW 547S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WAW 547S, 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

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What year was WAW 547S registered?

WAW 547S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 July 1978.

Is WAW 547S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 547S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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