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B19 JRS

1994 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,145 mi
Last recorded144,145 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Scimitar63,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 JRS
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 144,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 144,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 143,915 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,797 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,530 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 142,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 142,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 140,280 miles

tyre close to exhaust on left lock

Pass 30 Sep 2017 137,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 134,627 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2015 130,759 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 130,759 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 127,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,266 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 121,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 114,003 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,745 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 109,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 102,371 miles

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

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

slight damage to screen outside swept area

slight play offside section steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,297 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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B19 JRS is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 63,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B19 JRS, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B19 JRS registered?

B19 JRS is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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