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JET 513F

1967 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,332 mi
Last recorded18,332 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1967 Reliant Scimitar40,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJET 513F
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 18,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 16,634 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,008 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 14,990 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside chassis holed and corroded not within 30cm of component

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,722 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 14,702 miles

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 14,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 513F is a 1967 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1967 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 40,119 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 513F, 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 59 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JET 513F?

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What year was JET 513F registered?

JET 513F is a 1967 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 October 1967.

Is JET 513F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JET 513F shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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