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JWP 918X

1982 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,768 mi
Last recorded9,768 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWP 918X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,768 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 9,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 9,767 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side rear hub,oil leak showing on back plate

Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,724 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 8,720 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,854 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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JWP 918X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWP 918X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JWP 918X registered?

JWP 918X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 19 March 1982.

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