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E889 CBW

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,794 mi
Last recorded36,794 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 CBW
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 29,958 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,053 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 26,053 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E889 CBW is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E889 CBW, 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

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What year was E889 CBW registered?

E889 CBW is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E889 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E889 CBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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