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JMH 523W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,652 mi
Last recorded28,652 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMH 523W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,346 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,954 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,566 miles

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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JMH 523W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JMH 523W, 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 JMH 523W registered?

JMH 523W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is JMH 523W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMH 523W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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