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TEH 342W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,400 mi
Last recorded22,400 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEH 342W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 22,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 21,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 19,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 19,352 miles

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

Nearside Front exhaust rubber cracking

Offside Front seat belt slow to retrack

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,314 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central exhaust rubber cracking

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

Offside seat belt slow to retrack

Fail 15 Sep 2017 19,297 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central exhaust rubber cracking

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

Offside seat belt slow to retrack

Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,598 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 18,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,460 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 18,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,107 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 16,637 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 16,625 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 14,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TEH 342W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TEH 342W, 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.

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What year was TEH 342W registered?

TEH 342W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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