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J329 PWD

1992 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

426 mi
Last recorded426 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Reliant Scimitar59,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 PWD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 406 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,724 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,391 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,389 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,993 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,636 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,050 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 78,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 78,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,909 miles

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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J329 PWD is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 59,205 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 J329 PWD, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J329 PWD registered?

J329 PWD is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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