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F738 PLO

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 PLO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 144,224 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 144,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 142,409 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 142,408 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 141,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,704 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 117,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 117,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,287 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 113,576 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,932 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 111,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,953 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 110,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 108,945 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 108,945 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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F738 PLO is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F738 PLO, 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 F738 PLO registered?

F738 PLO is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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