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F541 EKK

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 EKK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 38,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 37,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,793 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 35,791 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,940 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,592 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,000 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

Fail 23 Jul 2010 32,000 miles

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

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 29,988 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,734 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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F541 EKK is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F541 EKK, 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

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What year was F541 EKK registered?

F541 EKK is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F541 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F541 EKK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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