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CCA 23W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,042 mi
Last recorded18,042 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 23W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod inner and outer bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 17,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 17,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 17,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,213 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 7,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 7,635 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 5,563 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 5,121 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 958 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 958 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 501 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 93,005 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 93,005 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam patterns are blurred

n/s headlamp aim is at the uppermost limits

n/s/f sidelight is dim

o/s and n/s exhaust rubbers perished

o/s brake light is dim

o/s centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

o/s headlamp aim is at the lowermost limits

slight end float in both rear half shafts

Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,743 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 85,743 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsr h/brake effort low but passed

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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CCA 23W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 CCA 23W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CCA 23W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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