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F980 FCA

1988 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,171 mi
Last recorded57,171 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 FCA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 56,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,217 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,032 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,536 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,247 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 50,246 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

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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F980 FCA is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F980 FCA, 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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What year was F980 FCA registered?

F980 FCA is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F980 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F980 FCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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