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WCP 385V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Maroon Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,116 mi
Last recorded46,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCP 385V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,116 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe/chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2021 86,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe/chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 80,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 77,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 76,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,810 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 72,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,294 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,298 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,505 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 67,505 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 63,312 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,252 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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WCP 385V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Maroon with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 WCP 385V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WCP 385V registered?

WCP 385V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is WCP 385V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCP 385V shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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