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WTO 172S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,475 mi
Last recorded54,475 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTO 172S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,475 miles

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

Offside Center exhaust mounting split

Rear Service brake and parking brake slightly low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,333 miles

1 x nearside centre exhaust mounting rubber weak

1 x offside centre exhaust mounting rubber weak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers weak

condensation in offside front indicator

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,333 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

1 x nearside centre exhaust mounting rubber weak

1 x offside centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

1 x offside centre exhaust mounting rubber weak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers weak

condensation in offside front indicator

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 May 2017 51,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,751 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,620 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,699 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,315 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 172S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 172S, 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.

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What year was WTO 172S registered?

WTO 172S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is WTO 172S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTO 172S 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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