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C90 HUK

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC90 HUK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 92,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 89,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,389 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,736 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,498 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 74,532 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,273 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 71,273 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C90 HUK is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 C90 HUK, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C90 HUK registered?

C90 HUK is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C90 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C90 HUK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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