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JBF 255H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBF 255H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,786 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,516 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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JBF 255H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 JBF 255H, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBF 255H registered?

JBF 255H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 April 1970.

Is JBF 255H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBF 255H shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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