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BNJ 186T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNJ 186T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,178 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake imbalance is 80%, bias to offside.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,716 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,137 miles

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

advise steering wheel is slightly cracked.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise steering wheel is slightly cracked.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,516 miles

fog has no telltail

Fail 28 Oct 2008 88,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advies petrol cap just passable

Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,408 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 85,408 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,644 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 82,644 miles

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

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

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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BNJ 186T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 BNJ 186T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BNJ 186T registered?

BNJ 186T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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