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WSA 501Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

10,508 mi
Last recorded10,508 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSA 501Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 10,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 9,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 9,386 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 8,817 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 8,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 7,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight oil leak at rear diff.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 6,575 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 6,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 6,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 5,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 5,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,736 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 5,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 4,767 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 4,767 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,405 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 4,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 4,140 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 4,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 3,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 3,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 2,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 1,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside secondary full beam lamp inoperative

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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WSA 501Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSA 501Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSA 501Y registered?

WSA 501Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is WSA 501Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSA 501Y shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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