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EJX 991S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,089 mi
Last recorded67,089 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJX 991S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,089 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Recommend replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Recommend replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

auto gearbox cooler pipes fouling chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2018 64,054 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

auto gearbox cooler pipes fouling chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear inner bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Advise movement in Drivers seat but secure

Offside Rear Hand brake cable support is bent

Rear Fuel cap perished but still holds positive seal

Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Rubber bush worn resulting in Shockabsorber fouling support bracket (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear inner bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Advise movement in Drivers seat but secure

Offside Rear Hand brake cable support is bent

Rear Fuel cap perished but still holds positive seal

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,403 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 59,384 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

loose bolt in offside upper wishbone should be removed

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,450 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,086 miles

wipers worn

Fail 15 Jun 2012 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

cable rubbing on exhaust manifold

centre exhaust mountings deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 20 May 2011 52,122 miles

exhaust mounts deteriorated & 1 missing

headlight patterns just acceptable

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside wiper worn

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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EJX 991S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 EJX 991S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJX 991S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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