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E908 ERR

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,867 mi
Last recorded54,867 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE908 ERR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 54,867 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 54,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering column bush/bearing

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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E908 ERR is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E908 ERR, 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 E908 ERR registered?

E908 ERR is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E908 ERR safe to buy?

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