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WTO 153Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,072 mi
Last recorded4,072 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTO 153Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 4,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 97,991 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,376 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 93,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,790 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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WTO 153Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 WTO 153Y, 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 43 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 WTO 153Y registered?

WTO 153Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 June 1983.

Is WTO 153Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTO 153Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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