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A863 JCX

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA863 JCX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,690 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 4 May 2012 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 88,530 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,528 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,074 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer chassis srating to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2009 81,074 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer chassis srating to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,921 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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A863 JCX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A863 JCX, 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 A863 JCX registered?

A863 JCX is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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