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WVT 505X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,244 mi
Last recorded45,244 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVT 505X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2011 45,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s/r seat mounting plates inside wheel arches corroded.

o/s/f brake disc scored on inner face

Pass 5 May 2010 43,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 42,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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WVT 505X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVT 505X, 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 WVT 505X registered?

WVT 505X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 April 1982.

Is WVT 505X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVT 505X shows 6 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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