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1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 URL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 121,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 120,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,319 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,758 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 112,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 104,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,919 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,026 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engin overheating!

slight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

sticker in wipe zone not obscuring view

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,299 miles

All four tyres low on tread.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,558 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Surface cracks to sidewalls on all tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2009 86,745 miles

Surface cracks in all tyre walls / treads.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,217 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Surface cracks on all tyre outer walls.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,899 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Surface cracks in all tyre walls.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 80,063 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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F111 URL is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F111 URL, 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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F111 URL is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 October 1988.

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