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NJA 248W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,057 mi
Last recorded22,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJA 248W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,057 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust system at front requires attention

offside rear and nearside front tyres nearing wearbands

offside rear brake sticky

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,731 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 21,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant hose at offside front ,leaking

nearside rear tyre feathered

oil leak

play at steering rack

slight play at front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre nearing limits

nearside rear tyre feathered and nearing limits

offside front shock absorber lower bush worn

slight play at offside of steering rack

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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NJA 248W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 NJA 248W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJA 248W registered?

NJA 248W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 October 1980.

Is NJA 248W safe to buy?

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