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F468 HSA

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 HSA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 99,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 97,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 97,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,333 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 95,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,952 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,952 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,879 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 95,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box/middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,656 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,430 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 94,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,293 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 94,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 94,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 94,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 93,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 93,498 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 93,496 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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F468 HSA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red 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 F468 HSA, 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 F468 HSA registered?

F468 HSA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F468 HSA safe to buy?

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