MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive
complete underside and all components covered in underseal
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive
complete underside and all components covered in underseal
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside / shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle has light corrosion
complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
slight steering rack play
underside of vehicle covered in underseal covering chassis and brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)
lower steering uj stiff
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f fog light out
reardiff leaking oil
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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NJP 942W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 NJP 942W, 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 NJP 942W registered?
NJP 942W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 February 1981.
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