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JLT 849V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,216 mi
Last recorded21,216 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLT 849V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 21,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,975 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 19,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front washers not hitting screen

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticky

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 19,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,882 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,201 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,764 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside front chassis outrigger starting to corrode

offside front chassis outrigger starting to corrode

power steering rack pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Feb 2006 15,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside front chassis outrigger starting to corrode

offside front chassis outrigger starting to corrode

power steering rack pipes starting to corrode

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 849V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JLT 849V, 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 849V registered?

JLT 849V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 June 1980.

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