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F496 OPB

1988 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 OPB
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 71,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 71,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,246 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2012 68,684 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 48,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,674 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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F496 OPB is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F496 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F496 OPB?

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What year was F496 OPB registered?

F496 OPB is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F496 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F496 OPB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F496 OPB have outstanding finance?

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