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WOB 539T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,321 mi
Last recorded19,321 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOB 539T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 19,321 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 19,321 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 18,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,636 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 17,623 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,246 miles

Driver and passenger seat runners wearing but seats still secure at present

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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WOB 539T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc 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 WOB 539T, 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 WOB 539T registered?

WOB 539T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WOB 539T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOB 539T 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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