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E53 JPD

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,141 mi
Last recorded64,141 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 JPD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 64,140 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam not working to flash main beam either pop-up headlights or driving lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (<2000) 195/50-15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (<2000) 195/50-15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both +- battery terminals loose

Pass 3 Apr 2025 64,033 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking/perishing 195/50-15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,916 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,887 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 62,887 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 60,309 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,924 miles

slight binding n/s/r wheel

slight wear n/s inner rack joint

surface corrosion on all suspension units but secure

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,098 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,098 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,957 miles

both rack boots perished

centre exhaust rusty

front suspension rusty

n/s + o/s upper and lower arms rusty

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear ssuspension rusty

slight play in both track rods ends

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,504 miles

Both steering rack boots starting to perish

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,851 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,302 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,751 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Front suspension getting rusty

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Slight play on offside front track rod end

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,122 miles

centre exhaust getting rusty

front anti roll bar links bushes perished

handbrake free play

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2007 55,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust getting rusty

front anti roll bar links bushes perished

handbrake free play

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear suspenion arms rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,744 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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E53 JPD is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E53 JPD, 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.

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E53 JPD is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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