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JKM 78Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

11,066 mi
Last recorded11,066 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 78Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 11,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 10,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 10,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 10,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm fixing bolts loose Nearside Front

Fail 19 Oct 2020 10,678 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm fixing bolts loose Nearside Front

Pass 19 Nov 2019 10,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 7,179 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 5,093 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 4,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 4,294 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 4,022 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 4,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 3,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 3,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 2,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 97,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,389 miles

all STEEL brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2006 92,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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JKM 78Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKM 78Y, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JKM 78Y registered?

JKM 78Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 February 1983.

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