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JJW 962W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJW 962W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 85,317 miles

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

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

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 9 May 2015 85,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished 185/70/14

slight bind nearside rear

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 14 May 2014 85,292 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 852,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

WATER LEAK WHEN PAKING UP OUTSIDE

Pass 4 May 2013 85,272 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and ooffside front wipers poor

play nearside front inner rackend

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,840 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished 185/70/14

Fail 28 Apr 2012 84,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre perished 185/70/14

Pass 10 May 2011 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight corrosion to offsid erear bodystrap

Fail 4 May 2011 84,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight corrosion to offsid erear bodystrap

Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,099 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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 962W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 962W, 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 962W registered?

JJW 962W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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