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F411 YVP

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,795 mi
Last recorded25,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF411 YVP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 25,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,497 miles

Nearside headlight stuck in upright position

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,122 miles

Nearside headlight stuck up

Fail 25 Jul 2022 25,117 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight stuck up

Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 24,683 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 24,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,906 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 23,608 miles

slight play in nearside front inner track rod

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 23,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,567 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 22,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 22,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,423 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,148 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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F411 YVP is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F411 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 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 F411 YVP registered?

F411 YVP is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F411 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F411 YVP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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