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J400 SST

1991 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,945 mi
Last recorded28,945 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 Reliant Scimitar68,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SST
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,945 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,103 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 27,103 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 23,477 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 23,477 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,154 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,140 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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J400 SST is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 68,594 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 J400 SST, 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 35 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J400 SST registered?

J400 SST is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J400 SST safe to buy?

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