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E855 PEL

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE855 PEL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 71,070 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 71,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 70,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 70,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Mar 2006 65,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E855 PEL is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E855 PEL, 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.

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What year was E855 PEL registered?

E855 PEL is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E855 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E855 PEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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