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WCA 503R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,467 mi
Last recorded48,467 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCA 503R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,320 miles

Coolant Leak from vehicle

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outers (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both; forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 48,318 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Coolant Leak from vehicle

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outers (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both; forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,727 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,614 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 39,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,688 miles

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

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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WCA 503R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 WCA 503R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCA 503R registered?

WCA 503R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 May 1977.

Is WCA 503R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCA 503R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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