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WYM 311S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,834 mi
Last recorded45,834 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYM 311S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,834 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,804 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,800 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,794 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,277 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,744 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,744 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

off side front bottom trunion has a small amount of play advise requires greasing

transmission and diff oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,420 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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WYM 311S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WYM 311S, 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 WYM 311S registered?

WYM 311S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 January 1978.

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