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MOT History from tests of petrol RELIANT SCIMITARs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:67.35%
(The average a petrol RELIANT SCIMITAR year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:487 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Registration plate lamp issues10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Registration plate issues5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Front brake application uneven3
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Lower Steering column locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe |7.1.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe |2.2.D.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod not track rod end |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake lever locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|1
Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicator not working front and rear |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Lower Front suspension locking device missing nut. |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. |2.4.A.3|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1

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