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OJI 4078

1985 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJI 4078
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,706 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 113,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,618 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 112,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,371 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 108,577 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,577 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,754 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 107,754 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 106,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 106,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,364 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 102,922 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 102,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 97,341 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 97,312 miles

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)

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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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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What year was OJI 4078 registered?

OJI 4078 is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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