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JJW 736W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,782 mi
Last recorded54,782 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJW 736W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,782 miles

Coolant leak water pump slight leak ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom wishbone outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel hose leaking by fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 53,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 23,191 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 51,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,269 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 50,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

damage to offside front and rear tyres and nearside front tyrewalls

rear shock absorbers weak in operation

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,021 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 47,010 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,312 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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JJW 736W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 JJW 736W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JJW 736W registered?

JJW 736W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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