MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was JJW 955W registered?
JJW 955W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 March 1981.
Is JJW 955W safe to buy?
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