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F70 DAK

1989 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 DAK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,275 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 132,289 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,293 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 131,293 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2022 128,403 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 128,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 128,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 120,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,271 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 118,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,894 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 114,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,601 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,591 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,545 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust has minor gas leak

exhaust rubber and clamp missing

exhaust rubbers cracked

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front shock absorber leaking

rear anti-roll bar bushes cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,788 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 103,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 95,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 92,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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F70 DAK is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F70 DAK, 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.

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What year was F70 DAK registered?

F70 DAK is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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