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F880 JOD

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,022 mi
Last recorded53,022 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 JOD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 51,644 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 51,644 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 49,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 48,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2016 44,856 miles

Offside Rear brake effort low

Fail 3 May 2016 44,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake effort low

Pass 8 May 2015 44,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,265 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 43,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,360 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,227 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F880 JOD is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F880 JOD, 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 F880 JOD registered?

F880 JOD is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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