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JAN 431W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,428 mi
Last recorded15,428 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 431W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 151,146 miles

Rear axle leaking oil N/S

Fail 26 Aug 2008 15,138 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear axle leaking oil N/S

Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,472 miles

o/s inner headlamp not working

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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JAN 431W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 JAN 431W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAN 431W registered?

JAN 431W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 February 1981.

Is JAN 431W safe to buy?

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