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F340 KGP

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

624 mi
Last recorded624 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 KGP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 621 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 2 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,577 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,227 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 61,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 61,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 60,536 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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F340 KGP is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 F340 KGP, 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 F340 KGP registered?

F340 KGP is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F340 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F340 KGP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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