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JUB 858Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,549 mi
Last recorded66,549 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUB 858Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 66,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,631 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger marked with yellow chalk at front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind lower rear shock absorber mount marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger at front marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind lower rear shock absorber marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension joints coated in thick grease

coolant/water leak at front

oil leaks front/middle and rear

under side front to rear has corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 63,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 62,186 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,940 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,850 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,619 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,058 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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JUB 858Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 JUB 858Y, 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.

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What year was JUB 858Y registered?

JUB 858Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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The MOT history for JUB 858Y shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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