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JX 1800

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,402 mi
Last recorded24,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJX 1800
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,792 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,214 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 20,777 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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JX 1800 is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JX 1800, 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 JX 1800 registered?

JX 1800 is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is JX 1800 safe to buy?

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