MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak/missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel system component leaking overflow pipe from carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose stalk insecure (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box/tail pipe joint insecure (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat not locking into latch (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Nearside tailpipe reading (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Offside tailpipe reading (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
front wipers split
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
evidence of possible slight power steering rack fluid leak from rear of pump
nearside front seatbelt frayed slightly
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
evidence of possible slight power steering rack fluid leak from rear of pump
nearside front seatbelt frayed slightly
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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JMH 525W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 JMH 525W, 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 525W registered?
JMH 525W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 August 1980.
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