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E567 JSR

1988 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,067 mi
Last recorded58,067 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE567 JSR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 58,067 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 58,067 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,067 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Condensation in headlamps.

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R handbrake not operating well.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded excessively.

N/S/F tyre soft.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,067 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 56,222 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 56,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E567 JSR is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E567 JSR, 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

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What year was E567 JSR registered?

E567 JSR is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E567 JSR safe to buy?

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