MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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HEADLIGHT FLASH DIDNT WORK STRAIGHT AWAY
WASHERS DIDNT WORK STRAIGHT AWAY
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Gear box oil leaking
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid leaking
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear diff leaking
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
HEADLAMP REFLECTORS DETERIORATED,SLIGHT BLOW ON MANIFOLD. RUBBERS SPLIT ON TOP BALL JOINTS.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
although different set of wheels fitted n/s front wheel on full right hand lock is still close to touching wheel 2mm gap would advise looking further into?
Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHV 242X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 NHV 242X, 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 NHV 242X registered?
NHV 242X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 August 1981.
Is NHV 242X safe to buy?
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