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F408 YVP

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,117 mi
Last recorded65,117 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 YVP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 65,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 65,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 64,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 64,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,956 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 64,956 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 64,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 64,495 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,310 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 62,947 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,947 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,596 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 61,939 miles

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

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

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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F408 YVP is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F408 YVP, 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

How do I check the history of F408 YVP?

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What year was F408 YVP registered?

F408 YVP is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is F408 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F408 YVP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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