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WOV 639J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,631 mi
Last recorded29,631 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOV 639J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre of n/s system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,302 miles

Nearside front suspension wishbone front-bush worn

Nearside wiper poor

Play in nearside front suspension lower trunnion bolt bushes

Play in upper and lower steering column bushes/bearings

Various suspension bushes perrishing/deteriorating

Fail 10 Sep 2014 18,110 miles

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

Nearside front suspension wishbone front-bush worn

Nearside wiper poor

Play in nearside front suspension lower trunnion bolt bushes

Play in upper and lower steering column bushes/bearings

Various suspension bushes perrishing/deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,504 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,619 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 10,618 miles

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

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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WOV 639J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 WOV 639J, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOV 639J registered?

WOV 639J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is WOV 639J safe to buy?

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