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WJH 688T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 3066cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,013 mi
Last recorded20,013 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 688T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,066cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,400 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 19,360 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel pipe from tank insecure but not dangerous

pipe insecure from inside gearbox bell housing and rubbing on clutch pressure plate

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 18,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,949 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 16,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,473 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 13,473 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,300 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 13,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 13,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 688T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 3,066cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 688T, 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 WJH 688T registered?

WJH 688T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 August 1978.

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The MOT history for WJH 688T shows 15 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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