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PJH 285X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

19,466 mi
Last recorded19,466 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 285X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 19,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System also in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack arm has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

This vehicles brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 19,466 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Car to axel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System also in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack arm has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

This vehicles brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 18,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 18,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Joint / arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Joint / arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 15,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 15,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 10,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 5,638 miles

Oil leak

Steering joints have slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2017 5,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Steering joints have slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2016 3,819 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play on the inner joints

The rear brake back plates have slight dampness of oil

Fail 15 Feb 2016 3,819 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front steering arms have slight play on the inner joints

The rear brake back plates have slight dampness of oil

Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,884 miles

Both rear brake back plates are showing signs of oil dampness

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 30 Jan 2013 87,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 28 Jan 2012 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake backing plates have got slight misting of oil

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 77,526 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 77,526 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 75,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 71,551 miles

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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PJH 285X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 PJH 285X, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJH 285X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 July 1982.

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