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Reliant Scimitar MOT Results

73.0% pass rate
from 552 tests in 2020
(0.50% worse 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.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.8% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (3.1% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (1.8% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (13% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (8.7% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (8.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on All direction indicators (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (13% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (9.0% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (0.90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Horn (17% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (0.54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Brakes (12% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (15% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (15% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance (9.8% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Clevis joint (32 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Lever
        • 0.18% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.18% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.18% fail on Servos
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.4% fail on Suspension (4.9% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Springs (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs (0.83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility (10% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers (3.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Steering (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (87% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (0.52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (3.4% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Other components (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
    • 0.54% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Universal joint (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (9.1% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seats (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Passenger's seat (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Fuel system (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
    • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Doors (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Chassis
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Mounting fixings
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (13% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (5.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (2.2% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions (6.3% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (0.34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Condition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.72% fail on Tyres (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Condition (0.54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.18% fail on Anchorages
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