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JJH 231N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,481 mi
Last recorded16,481 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJH 231N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 16,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 16,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,528 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Chassis corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,613 miles

alternator belt loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear backplate damp

Pass 26 Apr 2014 13,026 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 13 Apr 2013 12,436 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake backing plate damp - suspect brake fluid

offside side mirror loose

Fail 13 Apr 2013 12,436 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake backing plate damp - suspect brake fluid

offside side mirror loose

Pass 9 May 2012 11,632 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 11,631 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 11,000 miles

advisory from previous test no 216990721494

Fail 30 Apr 2011 10,998 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 10,380 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 10,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,478 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 9,478 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,010 miles

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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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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What year was JJH 231N registered?

JJH 231N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 October 1974.

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