CarVerify

Free Car Check

JVM 153V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,520 mi
Last recorded34,520 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVM 153V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2012 34,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,271 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight dampness nearside front power steering rack gaitor

Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight dampness nearside front power steering rack gaitor

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 29,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,627 miles

Oil leak

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

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
Full Reliant Scimitar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JVM 153V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVM 153V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JVM 153V?

You can check the full history of JVM 153V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JVM 153V registered?

JVM 153V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is JVM 153V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVM 153V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JVM 153V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JVM 153V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.