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62,455 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty? (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty? (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail ferrule corroded and partially missing (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs are corroded
no parking brake warning light
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front brake discs is very corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs worn and pitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cracking at nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cracking at nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust leak front joint
front brake discs pitting
horn tone becoming rough
slight judder front & rear brakes
steering rack gaitors perished
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
both front upper wishbones corroded,almost to excess!
crankcase breather system vented to atmosphere!
horn tone becoming rough
nearside front brake pipes on inner wing becoming rusty
play nearside front hub bearing becoming excessive!
various HEAVY engine oil leaks,oil dripping to floor,HAZZARDOUS to other road users!!!!!!!!!!
front & rear brake application becoming uneven
minimal clearence between tyre & lower radius arm offside front
offside front bearing becoming noisy /rough.
play offside steering inner joint
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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D44 SMJ is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 D44 SMJ, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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D44 SMJ is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 May 1987.
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