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E638 ANM

1987 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,376 mi
Last recorded67,376 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 ANM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 66,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,153 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 65,153 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2007 65,132 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perished on side walls

offside brake plate rubbing on discs

offside rear tyre low on tread

surface corrosion on suspension and brake components front and rear

Fail 6 Mar 2007 65,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s back plate rubbing on disc

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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E638 ANM is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E638 ANM, 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 E638 ANM registered?

E638 ANM is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 December 1987.

Is E638 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 ANM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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