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JPA 4K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,245 mi
Last recorded25,245 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 4K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 25,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,114 miles

play front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,070 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 25,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front suspension upper wishbone nuts / split pins missing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,180 miles

Oil leak

vehicle has been extensiveely repaired

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,882 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced deterioration & corrosion to suspension components

advanced deterioration & perishing to suspension rubbers & bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,076 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age deterioration & perishing to suspension rubbers & bushes plus surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 21,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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JPA 4K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 JPA 4K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPA 4K registered?

JPA 4K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 November 1971.

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