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JJW 955W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,426 mi
Last recorded20,426 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJW 955W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 20,426 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 20,356 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Under gearbox (4.11 (c) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above steering rack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Under gearbox (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,984 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 14,972 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,655 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 11,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 8,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

corrosion underside of vehicle

offside rear brake slight binding

slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion underside of vehicle

offside rear brake slight binding

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

engine runs eratic

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

front brake disc's deteriorated

nearside rear brake adjuster broken

noise suspect from suspension

signs of brake run out n/s/f

slight play steering column area

Fail 8 Jun 2011 6,901 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

engine runs eratic

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

front brake disc's deteriorated

nearside rear brake adjuster broken

noise suspect from suspension

signs of brake run out n/s/f

slight play steering column area

Pass 28 Apr 2010 2,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 97,581 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,615 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 93,335 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 955W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 955W, 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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JJW 955W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 March 1981.

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