MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
dash lights inop
light switch faulty
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))
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
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
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
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is NEF 414W safe to buy?
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