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WGB 591W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGB 591W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,352 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,808 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to offside outer chassis rail

slight lift in nearside front suspension

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight lift at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

slight chassis corrosion

slight lift at steering wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,783 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,756 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 5,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 5,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 85,094 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

slight play in steering column

Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

coolant leeking

exhaust blowing slightly

play in osf wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

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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WGB 591W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 WGB 591W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WGB 591W registered?

WGB 591W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 March 1981.

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