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WGY 440Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGY 440Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,808 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,175 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 72,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,547 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 62,545 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,093 miles

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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WGY 440Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 WGY 440Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WGY 440Y?

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What year was WGY 440Y registered?

WGY 440Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is WGY 440Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGY 440Y 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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