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WWR 640L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,515 mi
Last recorded54,515 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWR 640L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,515 miles

Reverse lights not operating

Fail 2 Oct 2017 54,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Reverse lights not operating

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle beam bump stop missing

reverse lights not operating

Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle beam bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 54,371 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 54,371 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WWR 640L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 WWR 640L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWR 640L registered?

WWR 640L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is WWR 640L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWR 640L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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