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FIW 2921

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

12,201 mi
Last recorded12,201 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 2921
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 12,201 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 11,214 miles

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

Front Slight play in bearings

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 5,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT PITTED ON INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNION WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SEAT RUNNERS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn LOWER (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn VARIOUS FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

VERY SLIGHT LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES

Fail 8 Jun 2018 5,423 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT PITTED ON INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNION WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SEAT RUNNERS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn LOWER (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn VARIOUS FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

VERY SLIGHT LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES

Fail 11 May 2018 5,215 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside exhaust hangs low

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

differential leaking

Pass 26 May 2017 99,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion underneath

slight play in front wheels

Pass 14 May 2016 91,955 miles

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

general corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in front wheels

Pass 14 May 2015 84,611 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 80,342 miles

Oil leak

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 23 May 2014 80,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 76,425 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f flexi hose twisted slightly

o/s/f shock absorber covered in power steering fluid

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2013 76,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f flexi hose twisted slightly

o/s/f shock absorber covered in power steering fluid

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2012 72,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 72,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 68,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 May 2011 68,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,951 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,412 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 54,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

brake fluid on min level

rear shocks dry at time of test

Fail 11 May 2007 47,792 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 42,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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FIW 2921 is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 FIW 2921, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FIW 2921 is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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