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NHV 242X

1981 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,938 mi
Last recorded1,938 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHV 242X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 1,938 miles

HEADLIGHT FLASH DIDNT WORK STRAIGHT AWAY

WASHERS DIDNT WORK STRAIGHT AWAY

Pass 14 Jan 2016 1,880 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 1,880 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 1,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 1,824 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 1,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 801 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 99,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 99,603 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 99,081 miles

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS DETERIORATED,SLIGHT BLOW ON MANIFOLD. RUBBERS SPLIT ON TOP BALL JOINTS.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 96,981 miles

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?

Fail 29 Jun 2006 96,981 miles

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.

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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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.

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