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WRB 845S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,516 mi
Last recorded54,516 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRB 845S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,516 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,050 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,841 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,841 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 50,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,111 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,111 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WRB 845S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WRB 845S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WRB 845S?

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What year was WRB 845S registered?

WRB 845S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is WRB 845S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRB 845S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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