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J3 PRR

1993 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PRR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,019 miles

Central Rear service brake lazy/lagging

Oil leak, but not excessive x2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 69,116 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 68,027 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 66,526 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 65,544 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On Limit (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,355 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,881 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 62,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 61,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 55,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front arms corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,300 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension arms corroding

Pass 26 May 2012 53,310 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front lower arms corroding

Fail 26 May 2012 53,310 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front lower arms corroding

Pass 19 May 2011 52,505 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2011 52,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,326 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,168 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 46,168 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J3 PRR is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J3 PRR, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 PRR registered?

J3 PRR is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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