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WNU 414S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

33,003 mi
Last recorded33,003 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNU 414S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 33,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 32,997 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking at carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault when stop lamps pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in top joint (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,989 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mount rubbers split

movement in steering column

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mount rubbers splitting

movement in steering column lower

n/s/f brake disc scored to inner face

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mount rubbers splitting

movement in steering column lower

n/s/f brake disc scored to inner face

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,721 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,696 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,736 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 31,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 31,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WNU 414S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WNU 414S, 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 WNU 414S registered?

WNU 414S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 February 1978.

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The MOT history for WNU 414S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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