MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
auxiliary drive belt requires adjustment
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
underside of vehicle heavily under sealed
Oil leak ()
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Chassis corroded
alternator belt loose
clutch pedal rubber missing
offside rear backplate damp
Oil leak
offside rear brake back plate damp
Oil leak
offside rear brake backing plate damp - suspect brake fluid
offside side mirror loose
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
offside rear brake backing plate damp - suspect brake fluid
offside side mirror loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to chassis rails
dampness to offside rear brake drum backplate
protective underseal/waxoyl applied to chassis rails, floorpan and inner wheel arches - unable to fully inspect
slight corosion to both front and both rear coil springs
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to chassis rails
dampness to offside rear brake drum backplate
protective underseal/waxoyl applied to chassis rails, floorpan and inner wheel arches - unable to fully inspect
slight corosion to both front and both rear coil springs
advisory from previous test no 216990721494
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion to rear chassis rails
o/s/f shock slight damp
rear tow bar fitted still able to read letters clearly
slight dampness to o/s/r hub area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to chassi in various places and heavily under sealed
dampness to rear o/s back plate
front tyres starting to wear on egdes
rear tow bar cover slight cover lower corner of number plate still able to read clearly
slight inbalance to rear brakes
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to chassi in various places and heavily under sealed
dampness to rear o/s back plate
front tyres starting to wear on egdes
rear tow bar cover slight cover lower corner of number plate still able to read clearly
slight inbalance to rear brakes
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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JJH 231N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 JJH 231N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JJH 231N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 October 1974.
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