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D228 JRU

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 JRU
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 9,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,752 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,312 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,200 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 47,200 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,706 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front track rod end rubbers split

front top arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,700 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,700 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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D228 JRU is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D228 JRU, 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 D228 JRU registered?

D228 JRU is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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