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WYC 500S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYC 500S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 80,014 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 80,014 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 78,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,360 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,335 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 69,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,622 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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WYC 500S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 WYC 500S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYC 500S?

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What year was WYC 500S registered?

WYC 500S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is WYC 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYC 500S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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