MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
exhaust rubbers perished
exhaust system at front requires attention
offside rear and nearside front tyres nearing wearbands
offside rear brake sticky
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for NJA 248W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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