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JHR 40N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,815 mi
Last recorded10,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHR 40N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 7,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,736 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 3,634 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 3,632 miles

Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 2,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen scracthed

Fail 31 Jul 2013 2,452 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen scracthed

Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,289 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 2,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

boot lid can not be opened unable to inspec load area

chassis bracing bars insecure

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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JHR 40N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JHR 40N, 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 JHR 40N registered?

JHR 40N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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