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F312 GJO

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,313 mi
Last recorded56,313 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF312 GJO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,313 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre slight damage to inner side wall

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 54,092 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 54,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,489 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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F312 GJO is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F312 GJO, 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 F312 GJO registered?

F312 GJO is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F312 GJO safe to buy?

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