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PPJ 212W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,513 mi
Last recorded41,513 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 212W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,513 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 41,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,354 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 41,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracked/perished

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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PPJ 212W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PPJ 212W, 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 PPJ 212W registered?

PPJ 212W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PPJ 212W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 212W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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