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JET 204N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJET 204N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 78,524 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

nearside steering rack boot deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2016 78,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brakes binding slightly

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

nearside steering rack boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,301 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,010 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,867 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 73,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 26 Nov 2010 73,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,354 miles

Oil leak

front brake imbalance 22%

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,345 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,423 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,782 miles

N/S Side rail corroding.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

N/S Side rail corroding.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,258 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

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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JET 204N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JET 204N, 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 JET 204N registered?

JET 204N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 January 1975.

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