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4118 CD

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4118 CD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 96,203 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside by hub on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & N/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,002 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s brake drum back plates corroded

slight exhaust blow from manifold to downpipe joint

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,980 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,933 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,933 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,559 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 95,559 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,129 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,228 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 94,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 93,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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4118 CD is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4118 CD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4118 CD is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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