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JWT 89N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,853 mi
Last recorded68,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWT 89N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of the nearside outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of the offside outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

centre section of the offside outer chassis corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,642 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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JWT 89N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 JWT 89N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWT 89N registered?

JWT 89N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 May 1975.

Is JWT 89N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWT 89N 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.

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