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JCA 82N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,278 mi
Last recorded89,278 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCA 82N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,278 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s/r half shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,587 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r hub seals slightly leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

n/s and o/s/r hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,959 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,023 miles

wiperarms worn / o/s/f seat loose but not insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiperarms worn / o/s/f seat loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,912 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,718 miles

Both front brake discs lightly pitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,328 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,445 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,571 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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JCA 82N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JCA 82N, 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 JCA 82N registered?

JCA 82N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 February 1975.

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