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WTO 156Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,872 mi
Last recorded4,872 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTO 156Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 4,872 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 4,261 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 4,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 4,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure TOP U/J PINCH BOLT LOOSE (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LOWER LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 1,634 miles

N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP CRACKED

Fail 26 Apr 2018 1,634 miles

N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP CRACKED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,992 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 156Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WTO 156Y, 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 156Y registered?

WTO 156Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is WTO 156Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTO 156Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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