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WFG 262S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,687 mi
Last recorded28,687 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFG 262S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,687 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front top ball joint boots split

front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front rack boot perished

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,638 miles

hand brake lever mechanism locking devise worn but working correctly at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,984 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,073 miles

o/s/f wiper spilt

pas rack damp

play in coloum

Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play steering coloum †free play steering wheel †oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,197 miles

p.a.s rack damp †play in steering coloum †rear fuel hose damp

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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WFG 262S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WFG 262S, 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.

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What year was WFG 262S registered?

WFG 262S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is WFG 262S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFG 262S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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