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F483 SSF

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,435 mi
Last recorded2,435 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 SSF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 2,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 2,382 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end joint

Pass 21 Sep 2020 1,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,080 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 62,080 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,080 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,080 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

additional racing harness buckle insecurely mounted

Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

additional racing harness buckle insecurely mounted

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,080 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 62,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boost pipe leaking at turbo end.Is not fitted on all the way

boot struts defective

both doors drop on hinges

both front triangle shape windows loose

fuel pump held up with cable ties

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.check soon replace when needed

Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,080 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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F483 SSF is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F483 SSF, 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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What year was F483 SSF registered?

F483 SSF is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 October 1988.

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