MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight fluid leak from steering rack
Front All front suspension bushes worn not to excess yet
Near side front indicator nearly flashing to maximum per minute
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
Steering rack a little worn and dry bsoundong
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front All front suspension bushes worn not to excess yet
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack a little worn and dry bsoundong
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
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JBC 253N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 JBC 253N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JBC 253N registered?
JBC 253N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 May 1975.
Is JBC 253N safe to buy?
The MOT history for JBC 253N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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