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J800 SST

1992 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Reliant Scimitar59,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 SST
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,475 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 93,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 92,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,862 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,543 miles

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

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 90,541 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 90,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,808 miles

last vin number in poor condition just acceptable.

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition [corroded] just acceptable.

slight play in both front lower suspension arm front inner bushes just acceptable.

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

windscrren washers weak.

wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,149 miles

exhaust mounting at rear joint heavily corroded

freeplay in nearside front and both rear wheel beaings

nearside washer jet not working

pedal bushes worn

slight movement in steering column

Pass 13 Sep 2006 86,956 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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J800 SST is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J800 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 34 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J800 SST registered?

J800 SST is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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