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A17 SST

1992 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Reliant Scimitar59,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SST
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 72,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,012 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,409 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,409 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both-headlights do not lift up when turned on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,390 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 70,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2015 70,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 68,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 67,137 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 67,137 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 66,956 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 66,956 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rad fan inap

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 66,369 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 66,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,017 miles

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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A17 SST is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 59,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 SST, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 SST registered?

A17 SST is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is A17 SST safe to buy?

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