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NJP 942W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,805 mi
Last recorded43,805 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJP 942W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,805 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 43,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,802 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 40,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 40,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,949 miles

lower steering uj stiff

Pass 6 May 2010 33,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,791 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 32,343 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f fog light out

reardiff leaking oil

Fail 28 Dec 2007 32,343 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,286 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 32,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 32,225 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 32,225 miles

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?

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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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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