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E7 BJN

1996 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,990 mi
Last recorded57,990 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 BJN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,990 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 57,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,986 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front not lifting (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front not lifting up (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,673 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,081 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 52,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,683 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 48,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,057 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 44,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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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E7 BJN is a 1996 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E7 BJN, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E7 BJN registered?

E7 BJN is a 1996 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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