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F412 YVP

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,450 mi
Last recorded72,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 YVP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure very close to steering shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,024 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure very close to steering shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2016 66,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 May 2013 64,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,659 miles

Advise anti rol bar bushs in poor condition

Advise brake fluid low

Advise engine noisey

Advise front shock bottom bushs in poor condition, recommend replacement

Advise rear exhaust box has light leak

Advise slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 61,659 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise anti rol bar bushs in poor condition

Advise brake fluid low

Advise engine noisey

Advise front shock bottom bushs in poor condition, recommend replacement

Advise rear exhaust box has light leak

Advise slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,691 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 59,460 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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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F412 YVP is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F412 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.

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What year was F412 YVP registered?

F412 YVP is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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