MOT Status
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143,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod 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))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate damaged
Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak present
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
steering drop arm slightly play
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
steering drop arm slightly play
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Underside of vehicle coated in underseal
unable to see front brake pads
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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B259 JGM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 B259 JGM, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B259 JGM registered?
B259 JGM is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 May 1985.
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