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C5 JHP

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,864 mi
Last recorded44,864 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JHP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,864 miles

ENGINE MOUNTINGS PERISHED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,062 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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C5 JHP is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C5 JHP, 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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What year was C5 JHP registered?

C5 JHP is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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