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WCB 527L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,522 mi
Last recorded1,522 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCB 527L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 1,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside offside rear hub seals leaking oil.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 1,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension locking device missing nut. (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside offside rear hub seals leaking oil.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 1,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 1,334 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 1,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 1,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 1,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 1,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s + n/s front inner wishbone bushes deterioted but no movement

Pass 29 Sep 2007 884 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 762 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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WCB 527L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 WCB 527L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCB 527L registered?

WCB 527L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is WCB 527L safe to buy?

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