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MWJ 534W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,398 mi
Last recorded81,398 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWJ 534W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,398 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Bank 1 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Bank 2 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,911 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,704 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 81,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,515 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,090 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,090 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,991 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,479 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,867 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,667 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play in top steering coloum

Fail 31 Aug 2007 74,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,031 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 70,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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MWJ 534W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MWJ 534W, 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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What year was MWJ 534W registered?

MWJ 534W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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