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WJH 685T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,922 mi
Last recorded8,922 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 685T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 8,922 miles

Windscreen removed at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2018 8,922 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,167 miles

No windscreen fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2011 5,362 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

centre exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2011 5,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hangers are deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 2,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJH 685T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJH 685T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJH 685T registered?

WJH 685T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is WJH 685T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJH 685T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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