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6631 PX

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

13,787 mi
Last recorded13,787 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6631 PX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 13,787 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 13,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering arm insecure (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling lower steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 13,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 11,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has slight play offside

Fail 19 Jan 2018 11,738 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,767 miles

chassis rusting

handbrake may require adjustment

o/s front top suspension arm bush starting to show wear

slight wear in wiper linkage

Fail 8 Jul 2016 10,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

chassis rusting

handbrake may require adjustment

o/s front top suspension arm bush starting to show wear

slight imbalance front brakes

slight wear in wiper linkage

Fail 11 Jun 2016 10,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak on engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,249 miles

nearside front braided brake hose has slight kink.

nearside rear suspension locking device ineffective.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 8,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear suspension locking device ineffective.

Pass 24 May 2014 4,928 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 1,716 miles

Exhaust Rubber mounting missing Offside, Exhaust still supported

Rear seats Backs not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2013 17,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust Rubber mounting missing Offside, Exhaust still supported

Rear seats Backs not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

mileage not displayed

Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,549 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 58,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front seats have play along the sliders

exhaust rubbers pershing

oil leaks noted

rear brakes uneven 45% imbalance

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

middle of windscreen chipped

oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2009 55,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both exhaust front pipes to middle sections,joints blowing

middle of windscreen chipped

oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,982 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 39,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 39,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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6631 PX is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 6631 PX, 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.

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6631 PX is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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