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F982 FCA

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 FCA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,772 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear 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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F982 FCA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F982 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 37 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F982 FCA registered?

F982 FCA is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F982 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F982 FCA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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