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E874 SOF

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 SOF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,462 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,924 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 64,917 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,219 miles

185/60/14 all tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 63,219 miles

185/60/14 all tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,496 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 60,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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E874 SOF is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E874 SOF, 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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How do I check the history of E874 SOF?

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What year was E874 SOF registered?

E874 SOF is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 October 1987.

Is E874 SOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E874 SOF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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