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F774 MVJ

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 MVJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 95,012 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 94,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,499 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight brake imbalance

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Track car/fixed seats/harnesses/lowered

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,959 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Track car, fixed seats/lowered suspension/seatbelts.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,562 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear cv boot taped.

Slight play rack knuckle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,059 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,453 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,237 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 92,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 91,902 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,964 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 90,905 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2007 90,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 88,023 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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F774 MVJ is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F774 MVJ, 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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F774 MVJ is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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