MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front nearside and offside tyres perished
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JDF 498N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 JDF 498N, 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 JDF 498N registered?
JDF 498N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 May 1975.
Is JDF 498N safe to buy?
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