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JLT 846V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,432 mi
Last recorded83,432 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLT 846V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,432 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brakes noisey.

screw in nearside rear tyre.

some oil around engine.

some old oil on steering rack.

some play in steering tie rods.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,431 miles

Front 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)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brakes noisey.

screw in nearside rear tyre.

some oil around engine.

some old oil on steering rack.

some play in steering tie rods.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,716 miles

some play in steering rack at tie rods.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,979 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 78,978 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,236 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 66,295 miles

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

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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JLT 846V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 JLT 846V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JLT 846V registered?

JLT 846V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 July 1980.

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