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JMH 525W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

31,811 mi
Last recorded31,811 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMH 525W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,811 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 31,811 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 31,810 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,449 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 31,449 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 30,275 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 29,231 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,544 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 27,543 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,277 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 25,277 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,268 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 23,256 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 6 May 2014 24,962 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 24,962 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 23,591 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,774 miles

evidence of possible slight power steering rack fluid leak from rear of pump

nearside front seatbelt frayed slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 18,397 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 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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