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WEH 997S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,882 mi
Last recorded78,882 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEH 997S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension bushes getting perished

front brake discs getting corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,857 miles

slight corrosion of under body chassis #parts

Fail 5 Apr 2006 73,857 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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WEH 997S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 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 GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEH 997S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEH 997S registered?

WEH 997S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 14 November 1977.

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