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NJX 262W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,618 mi
Last recorded45,618 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJX 262W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,227 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,700 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,774 miles

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.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,741 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,737 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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