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NEF 414W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,440 mi
Last recorded82,440 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEF 414W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,440 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

dash lights inop

light switch faulty

Fail 25 Jul 2019 82,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,147 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,718 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 81,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,346 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 81,346 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2007 81,316 miles

Engine Leaking Oil, Gearbox Leaking Oil, Diff & Axle Leaking Oil.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,316 miles

Engine Leaking Oil, Gearbox Leaking Oil, Diff & Axle Leaking Oil.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NEF 414W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NEF 414W, 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 NEF 414W registered?

NEF 414W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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