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E935 XKD

1988 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,607 mi
Last recorded97,607 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE935 XKD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriated

both front brake disc back plates deteriated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,533 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

offside front tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriated

both front brake disc back plates deteriated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

Pass 11 Jun 2011 96,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 95,784 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2008 94,611 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly noisy

Pass 24 May 2007 92,489 miles

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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E935 XKD is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E935 XKD, 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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E935 XKD is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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