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E590 UYD

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE590 UYD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,266 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,158 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,368 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 65,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,070 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,911 miles

All brake pipe ferrels covered in grease

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

brake hose ferrules covered in grease

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,090 miles

brake pipes and hose ferrules coated in grease

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,913 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,880 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,620 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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E590 UYD is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E590 UYD, 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 E590 UYD registered?

E590 UYD is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E590 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E590 UYD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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