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JBC 253N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 253N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 99,064 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,997 miles

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.

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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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?

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