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D164 RHE

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

63,053 mi
Last recorded63,053 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD164 RHE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2008 63,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,790 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 62,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,170 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 62,170 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D164 RHE is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 D164 RHE, 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 D164 RHE registered?

D164 RHE is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D164 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D164 RHE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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