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MNF 232W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNF 232W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,465 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 27,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2016 26,833 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

all chassis heavily corroded

strong smell of fuel under rear of vehicle

Fail 4 May 2016 26,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer trunion bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

all chassis heavily corroded

strong smell of fuel from under rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,360 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 25,359 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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MNF 232W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 MNF 232W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MNF 232W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 January 1981.

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