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JNH 649Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,920 mi
Last recorded12,920 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNH 649Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 12,920 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres walls starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,287 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface corosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,254 miles

all front rubber suspention bushes perished but servicable

slight play in steering rack offside

surface corotion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,185 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 12,181 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JNH 649Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 JNH 649Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNH 649Y?

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What year was JNH 649Y registered?

JNH 649Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 November 1982.

Is JNH 649Y safe to buy?

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