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F700 LNN

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,949 mi
Last recorded177,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 LNN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 177,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 170,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 167,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 162,481 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 162,481 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 152,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 150,803 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 150,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 146,412 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 146,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 140,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 137,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 131,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 128,617 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,613 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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F700 LNN is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 76,393 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 F700 LNN, 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 37 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 F700 LNN?

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What year was F700 LNN registered?

F700 LNN is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F700 LNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F700 LNN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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