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F545 CYB

1988 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,468 mi
Last recorded78,468 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF545 CYB
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,468 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,890 miles

Brake servo hose "soft"

O/s rear tyre "low" on tread.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo hose "soft"

O/s rear tyre "low" on tread.

Rear brake readings uneven.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,606 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 56,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,912 miles

heavy flaking rust on n/s and o/s/f lowwer suspension arms

slight play in n/s/front track rod end and dust cover broken

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,956 miles

heavy flaking rust on frontlower suspenshion arms

slight play in n/s/rear wheel bearing

slight play in top steering colome

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,136 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from rear joint

heavy surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front wishbones

n/s front track rod end rubber boot broken

slight perishing on front wiper blade

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering shaft, detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,139 miles

HEAVE FLAKING RUST ON BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

N/S/FRONT TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/REAR STUBAXLE ASSEMBLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

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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F545 CYB is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F545 CYB, 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 F545 CYB?

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What year was F545 CYB registered?

F545 CYB is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F545 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F545 CYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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