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F635 BHE

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 BHE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 80,700 miles

Both front tyres wearing more at inner edges.

Engine oil pressure switch leaking badly.

Headlamps slow to operate.

Offside Front Moisture in headlamp slightly affecting beam image.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 80,700 miles

Both front tyres wearing more at inner edges.

Engine oil pressure switch leaking badly.

Headlamps slow to operate.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Moisture in headlamp slightly affecting beam image.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,700 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,700 miles

front coil springs corroded

offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

turbo return oil pipe leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,601 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

horn works but not functioning properly

nearside bonnet catch cannot latch properly

oil leak from turbo return pipe

suspect cooling fan not working

Fail 7 Sep 2009 80,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

suspect cooling fan not working

all 4 coil springs corroded

horn works but not functioning properly

nearside bonnet catch cannot latch properly

oil leak from turbo return pipe

Pass 13 Sep 2008 80,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 80,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 80,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 80,009 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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F635 BHE is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F635 BHE, 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 F635 BHE registered?

F635 BHE is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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