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E624 GRP

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE624 GRP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,467 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 95,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,461 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 85,938 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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E624 GRP is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E624 GRP, 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 E624 GRP?

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What year was E624 GRP registered?

E624 GRP is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E624 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E624 GRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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