MOT History from tests of petrol RELIANT SCIMITARs year 1971

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Pass percent:67.30%

(The average a petrol RELIANT SCIMITAR year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:3,700 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	273
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	218
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	128
Rear brake binding	102
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	102
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	97
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	74
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	59
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	49
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	49
Registration plate issues	47
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	47
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	46
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	46
Rear brake application uneven	45
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	28
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	28
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	26
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	25
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	21
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	21
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	17
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	16
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	15
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Front brake application uneven	15
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	15
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	14
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	12
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	12
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	11
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	6
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	6
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	6
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Front brake excessively fluctuating	5
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4

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MOT History from tests of petrol RELIANT SCIMITARs year 1971

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