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F931 BOH

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,550 mi
Last recorded19,550 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF931 BOH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 19,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 17,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 14,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 14,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 14,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component insecure steering rack mount bush (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts electric wiring [offside gearbox area] (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 14,848 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 14,772 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2017 14,752 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Alongside propshaft (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 14,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,261 miles

repair to rear back exhaust play in 2 front track rod ends

Pass 20 May 2014 13,839 miles

slight play o/s and n/s drag links

Pass 21 May 2013 12,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 12,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 May 2012 10,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear spoiler corroded and o/s and n/s insercure

Fail 14 May 2012 10,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

grease found around ns r outer cv boot but no damage to gaitor

o/s f tyre cracking

r exhaust hanger deteriorated

rear spoiler corroded and o/s and n/s insercure

Pass 23 May 2011 8,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 5,286 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 5,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 4,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 3,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 1,141 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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F931 BOH is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F931 BOH, 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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F931 BOH is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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