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E661 HSR

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,882 mi
Last recorded44,882 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE661 HSR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 44,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 44,878 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill inner and end section and side of centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 44,248 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 44,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking Petrol leak. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,872 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 43,866 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear . near side and off side front . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,924 miles

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

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

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

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,815 miles

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

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

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

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,433 miles

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

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

o/s/fro nt jack up piont corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,602 miles

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

signs of a coolant leak at bottom of radiator

Fail 30 Jul 2014 41,602 miles

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

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

signs of a coolant leak at bottom of radiator

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,262 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,098 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,426 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 39,426 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 39,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 38,829 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear cv boot leaking

coolant leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2006 38,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

bonnet struts defective

engine coolant leak

osr cv boot leaking

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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E661 HSR is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 E661 HSR, 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 E661 HSR registered?

E661 HSR is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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