Reliant Scimitar

Green · Petrol · 1985 · 1,596 cc

WST 356MOT history

WST 356 is a green petrol Reliant Scimitar first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
37,851 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WST 356
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Reliant
Model
Scimitar
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WST 356 was last recorded at 37,851 miles on 23 May 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,845 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,851 miles
  • 2024 – 37,059 miles
  • 2019 – 37,056 miles
  • 2018 – 37,046 miles
  • 2015 – 36,934 miles
  • 2014 – 36,923 miles
  • 2013 – 35,650 miles
  • 2012 – 33,726 miles
  • 2010 – 32,915 miles
  • 2009 – 32,130 miles
  • 2008 – 30,148 miles
  • 2006 – 28,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,851 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis covered with undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,851 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    719884467934
    • AdvisoryChassis covered with underseal

  2. Fail37,845 miles (+786)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,845 miles
    Test number
    781787444154
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered with underseal

  3. Pass37,059 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,059 miles
    Test number
    950472863026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,056 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    726738608496
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail37,055 miles (+9)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    838235744246
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass37,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,046 miles
    Test number
    193227026974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail37,046 miles (+112)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,046 miles
    Test number
    782489122034
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,934 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    640237101527
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail36,928 miles (+5)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,928 miles
    Test number
    604577996928
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass36,923 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,923 miles
    Test number
    405413414280
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail36,918 miles (+1,268)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,918 miles
    Test number
    869731614234
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass35,650 miles (+1,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    205194513260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass33,726 miles (+811)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    226034042142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass32,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,915 miles
    Test number
    422973390179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail32,915 miles (+785)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,915 miles
    Test number
    850869180115
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail32,130 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    261607489485
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass32,130 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    270257589193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,148 miles (+1,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,148 miles
    Test number
    430854688145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,703 miles
    Test number
    333274146418
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail28,703 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,703 miles
    Test number
    354005636400
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about WST 356

What vehicle is registration WST 356 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WST 356 on a green petrol Reliant Scimitar first used on 31 Dec 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WST 356 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WST 356 expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WST 356?
The MOT on WST 356 expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WST 356 done?
WST 356 was recorded at 37,851 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 488 miles a year.
Has WST 356 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WST 356 has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on WST 356 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on WST 356 find?
WST 356 passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 advisory: chassis covered with underseal.

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