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E343 VGO

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,685 mi
Last recorded67,685 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 VGO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,685 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2026 67,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 67,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,200 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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E343 VGO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E343 VGO, 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 E343 VGO registered?

E343 VGO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E343 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E343 VGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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