Reliant Scimitar MOT Results

Registered in 1986

68.6% pass rate

from 51 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the Reliant Scimitar is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 7.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 5.9% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on All direction indicators
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.9% fail on Headlamp
- 3.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 2.0% fail on Horn
16% fail on Brakes
- 9.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 7.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 5.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 3.9% fail on Hydraulic systems (18 times worse than other 1986 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Brake fluid (64 times worse than other 1986 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.0% fail on Brake discs
- 2.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 2.0% fail on Hand lever
- 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.9% fail on Doors
  - 3.9% fail on Front passenger's door (9 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    - 3.9% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 1986 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Driver's door
    - 2.0% fail on Door condition
- 2.0% fail on Chassis
  - 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
5.9% fail on Visibility
- 5.9% fail on Wipers
- 3.9% fail on Washers
2.0% fail on Steering
- 2.0% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.0% fail on Steering rack
2.0% fail on Suspension
- 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.0% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.0% fail on Condition