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WOJ 159J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,994 mi
Last recorded71,994 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOJ 159J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,334 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 71,334 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WOJ 159J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 WOJ 159J, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WOJ 159J?

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What year was WOJ 159J registered?

WOJ 159J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is WOJ 159J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOJ 159J shows 3 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.

Does WOJ 159J have outstanding finance?

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