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WGO 541R

1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,497 mi
Last recorded36,497 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto33,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGO 541R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,497 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 36,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,218 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting on axle beam (2.4.A.3)

main beam warning light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2017 35,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting on axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

1 o/s centre exhaust mounting split and 1 n/s centre exhaust mounting missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting on axle beam (2.4.A.3)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,861 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,853 miles

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

slight free play in lower steering uj

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,218 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,212 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,088 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,255 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 25,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,406 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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WGO 541R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 33,778 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGO 541R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGO 541R registered?

WGO 541R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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The MOT history for WGO 541R 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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