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D444 JMF

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,560 mi
Last recorded117,560 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 JMF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 117,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

shlight inballance on rear wheels [brakes]

Fail 23 May 2008 116,405 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 116,405 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 115,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 115,568 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 114,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 114,364 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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D444 JMF is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D444 JMF, 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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How do I check the history of D444 JMF?

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What year was D444 JMF registered?

D444 JMF is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 November 1986.

Is D444 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D444 JMF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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