MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside park brake effort poor compared with offside
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Reverse lamps not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside park brake requires adjustment.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside park brake just met minimum requirement.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside park brake just met minimum requirements.
Offside rear exhaust mount is insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight wear in both front upper suspension bushes.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJX 262W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 NJX 262W, 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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How do I check the history of NJX 262W?
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What year was NJX 262W registered?
NJX 262W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is NJX 262W safe to buy?
The MOT history for NJX 262W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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