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Reliant Scimitar MOT Results

77.2% pass rate
from 790 tests in 2020
(15% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Reliant Scimitar is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.51% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.13% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.13% fail on Linkage
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
      • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (29 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
    • 0.89% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.76% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Springs
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.38% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Operation
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.25% fail on Steering column
    • 0.25% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.25% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.89% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.76% fail on Pipe
      • 0.13% fail on Tank
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.13% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.13% fail on Load security
      • 0.13% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.13% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.63% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
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