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WSF 212R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,123 mi
Last recorded1,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSF 212R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 1,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 99,754 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,523 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 95,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,922 miles

battery insecure

n/s centre exhaust rubber missing but still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,406 miles

engine and gear box leak

rear diff leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

under body surface rust

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust rubbers worn

pads not visable

rear diff leaks

Pass 8 May 2008 86,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 85,728 miles

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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WSF 212R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 WSF 212R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSF 212R registered?

WSF 212R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 May 1977.

Is WSF 212R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSF 212R shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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