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113,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise center exhaust mounting is starting to deteriorate
Advise rear brake inbalance is getting high 46%
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Advise center exhaust mounting is starting to deteriorate
Advise rear brake inbalance is getting high 46%
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front inner roll bar bushes worn
gearbox leaking
indicator switch worn
all exhaust rubbers perrished
centre exhaust baffels loose
chassis light corrosion
knock from front when coming out of brake rollers can't find knock on hoist
n/s/f s/rack gaitor perrished
n/s/r service brake lazy
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
play in n/s/f lower frontmost wishbone bush
radiator leaking
rear roll bar bushes worn
fuel pump to carb fuel hose retained by cable tie not hose clip (at pump)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all exhaust rubbers perrished
centre exhaust baffels loose
chassis light corrosion
front inner roll bar bushes worn
gearbox leaking
indicator switch worn
knock from front when coming out of brake rollers can't find knock on hoist
n/s/f s/rack gaitor perrished
n/s/r service brake lazy
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
play in n/s/f lower frontmost wishbone bush
radiator leaking
rear roll bar bushes worn
fuel pump to carb fuel hose retained by cable tie not hose clip (at pump)
2nd to rear exhaust rubber perrished
advise new wiper blades
front engine mounts perrished
g/box weaping oil
light corrosion to rear brake pipes and flexi hose ferrels
minor engine oil leaks
mninor o/s/f wheel bearing play
n/s steering rack gaitor perrished
o/s/f h/lamp bulb connector loose
rear inner roll bar bushes worn
steering coupling rubber disc has oil contamination
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in steering rack n/s
Nail in offside front tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise fuel hose to carb. better secured
advise n/s/r park brake slight bind after brake test, advise drum removed and arm checked
advise x2 wiper blades
centre ex. rubber perrished
g/box leaks oil
o/s/f upper wishbone bushes have slight play
wear in s/rack
whole chassis light corrosion
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise new wiper blades
ex rubbers perrished
n/s/f roll bar bushes perrished
needs front brake overhaul
o/s/f upper w/bone bushes worn
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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OJI 4078 is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 OJI 4078, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OJI 4078 is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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