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E55 JPD

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,019 mi
Last recorded47,019 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 JPD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 47,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 47,006 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 47,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 46,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,719 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,087 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,087 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,774 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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E55 JPD is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E55 JPD?

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What year was E55 JPD registered?

E55 JPD is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E55 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E55 JPD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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