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B20 JWK

1991 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Reliant Scimitar68,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JWK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened touching lower suspension arm on right hand lock when jacked up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine coolant on minimum

Fail 29 Aug 2019 98,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened touching lower suspension arm on right hand lock when jacked up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine coolant on minimum

Fail 28 May 2019 98,174 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system fouling rubbing brake flexi hose right hand lock (2.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 92,893 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B20 JWK is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 68,594 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 B20 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 35 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B20 JWK is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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