MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear chassis corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear chassis corroded.
Corrosion to nearside front chassis outrigger, not within prescribed area
Surface corrosion to offside front chassis outrigger
Nearside front wheel bearing has moderate play
Rear brakes binding slightly
Rear brakes slightly imbalanced - nearside weaker compared to offside
Fuel hose leaking Short rubber hose on carb (7.2.3)
Nearside front wheel bearing has moderate play
Rear brakes binding slightly
Rear brakes slightly imbalanced - nearside weaker compared to offside
Slight binding to rear brakes
Moderate play in steering rack and slight play in UJ's but not excesive at present
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Moderate play in steering rack and slight play in UJ's but not excesive at present
Water pump leaking
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Slight binding in front brakrs
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Slight wear in steering rack & wear in lower steering U/J
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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SJB 480S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 SJB 480S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SJB 480S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is SJB 480S safe to buy?
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