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F846 YDA

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 YDA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,765 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 104,442 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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F846 YDA is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F846 YDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F846 YDA registered?

F846 YDA is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F846 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F846 YDA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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