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F40 XON

1988 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 XON
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,288 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,967 miles

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

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

bolt missing from o/s/f "X" member

water leak on engine

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,044 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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F40 XON is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F40 XON, 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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How do I check the history of F40 XON?

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What year was F40 XON registered?

F40 XON is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F40 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F40 XON shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F40 XON have outstanding finance?

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