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BOT 233J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

53,995 mi
Last recorded53,995 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 233J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front trunnion has slight wear

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,982 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front trunnion has slight wear

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack end has slight wear

slight wear in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack end has slight wear

slight wear in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,845 miles

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

oil leak

slight wear in front wheel bearings

slight wear in steering rack

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

wishbone bushes slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 49,838 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight wear in front wheel bearings

slight wear in steering rack

wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,820 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front wishbone bushes perished

play in front wheel bearings

seat backs slightly worn

seat belts frayed

slight wear in o/s trunnion and top ball joint

surface corrosion on coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2015 47,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front wishbone bushes perished

play in front wheel bearings

seat backs slightly worn

seat belts frayed

slight wear in o/s trunnion and top ball joint

surface corrosion on coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,837 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front wishbone bushes perished

n/s top shockabsorber bush worn but not excessive

rear bump stop brackets corroded

seat backs slightly loose

seat belts slightly fluffed

slight blow from n/s exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion on brake pipes and chassis

top ball joint gaiters split

Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,824 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front wishbone bushes perished

n/s top shockabsorber bush worn but not excessive

rear bump stop brackets corroded

seat backs slightly loose

seat belts slightly fluffed

slight blow from n/s exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion on brake pipes and chassis

top ball joint gaiters split

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,680 miles

slight blow on exhaust manifold

slight wear in rack ends

wishbone bushes perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 44,678 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

slight blow on exhaust manifold

slight wear in rack ends

wishbone bushes perished

Fail 6 Dec 2012 44,623 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack ends

top wishbone bushes perished

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,530 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,834 miles

antiroll bar link bushes perished

corrosion on coil springs

flexible brake pipes slightly perished

n/s rear shockabsorber leaking slightly

passenger side seat belt starting to fray

shockabsorber and wishbone bushes starting to split

wear in n/s rack end

Fail 4 Nov 2010 40,834 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,776 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

antiroll bar link bushes perished

corrosion on coil springs

flexible brake pipes slightly perished

n/s rear shockabsorber leaking slightly

passenger side seat belt starting to fray

shockabsorber and wishbone bushes starting to perish

wear in n /s rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,763 miles

o/s/f lower suspension joint partly seized.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f lower suspension joint partly seized.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,044 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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BOT 233J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 BOT 233J, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BOT 233J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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