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E422 KST

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,596 mi
Last recorded17,596 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 KST
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 17,596 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 17,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 17,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 17,148 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure silencer box rubber mounts to body missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 16,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 16,788 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 16,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 14,379 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 14,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 13,571 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 12,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 12,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 10,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 10,130 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,414 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 9,413 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,488 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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E422 KST is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 66,096 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 E422 KST, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E422 KST?

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What year was E422 KST registered?

E422 KST is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E422 KST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E422 KST shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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