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F310 AOM

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,232 mi
Last recorded138,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF310 AOM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,232 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 133,776 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 133,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,392 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 125,391 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 125,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 125,244 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F310 AOM is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 76,393 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 F310 AOM, 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 37 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 F310 AOM registered?

F310 AOM is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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