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E357 CDP

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,670 mi
Last recorded63,670 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE357 CDP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,670 miles

Various oil weeps

Various underside components corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,659 miles

Both front upper arm bushes deteriorating

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,615 miles

Front anti-role bar drop link bushes perished

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter heavely deteriorated

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Slack in handbrake

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,588 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 62,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,185 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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E357 CDP is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E357 CDP, 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 E357 CDP registered?

E357 CDP is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E357 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E357 CDP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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