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A20 JWK

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

1,616 mi
Last recorded1,616 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JWK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 1,616 miles

leaks on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2024 1,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 1,589 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 1,588 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 1,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 1,545 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 1,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside repeater in-op

Pass 20 Jul 2020 1,452 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 1,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight exhaust leak on n/s/r box

track rod end bushes splittting

Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 1,116 miles

rubber mounting missing on offside exhaust

Fail 26 Mar 2018 1,116 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rubber mounting missing on offside exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2016 590 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 581 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling body (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolt mounting locking lock tabs not completed (bent to bolts) (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolt mounting locking lock tabs not completed (bent to bolts) (3.5.1l)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured tow ball covering number (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,856 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,856 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,040 miles

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,129 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s front lower trunion

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,856 miles

2 front discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,461 miles

2 front discs corroded

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,461 miles

2 front discs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,834 miles

2 front discs corroded

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

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

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,985 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,265 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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A20 JWK is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 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 A20 JWK, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 JWK registered?

A20 JWK is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A20 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 JWK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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