MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight smoking to engine
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight smoking to engine
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F89 JBW is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F89 JBW, 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.
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How do I check the history of F89 JBW?
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What year was F89 JBW registered?
F89 JBW is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 November 1988.
Is F89 JBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F89 JBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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