MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,045 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front fibre glass floor pan damaged but not considered supportive panelling
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake pipe slightly corroded
leak on diff
os front track rod end dust cover split
rear seat belts not fitted
slight cracking on fuel lines
slight damage to windscreen
slight play ns front rack end
slight play os front wheel bearing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
drivers door not latching on latch two
exhaust rubber hangers perrished
leak on diff
nsf upper ball joint dust cover split
nsr exhaust hanger loose
osf track rod end dust cover split
rear seat belts not checked ( no seats fitted)
slight cracking on fuel lines
slight damage to hand brake cable
slight play in nsf rack end
windscreen cracked
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XOJ 283T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 XOJ 283T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XOJ 283T registered?
XOJ 283T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 November 1978.
Is XOJ 283T safe to buy?
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