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F63 MVW

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,168 mi
Last recorded21,168 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF63 MVW
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 19,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 16,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 16,229 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 12,200 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring and small chip at offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,975 miles

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing on suspension arm on full lock slightly (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring and small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 9,975 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel fouling suspension arm at offside on full lock

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring and small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,613 miles

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

Spare tyre defective perished around tread ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 7,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective perished around tread ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 4,549 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 4,541 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat does not roll forwards/backwards on rail (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing lower arm on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing lower arm on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sidewall rubbbing body wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation headlights come on when position lamp switch engaged, cannot have just position lamps illuminated (1.1.A.2)

Brake pedal repaired, but not inappropriately slight play in brake pedal at top (3.3.A.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cracks on front tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cracks on front tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush to chassis worn/split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine bay fuel pipes touching body

Pass 12 Apr 2017 1,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 1,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 1,315 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 16,987 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 168,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 162,572 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 162,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 161,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 161,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 161,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F63 MVW 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 72.7%.

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 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 F63 MVW, 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 F63 MVW registered?

F63 MVW is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F63 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F63 MVW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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