MOT Status
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1,681 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Original speedometer reading before recent replacement was 51393miles total mileage now 51736 miles
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union at brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working Disconnected as it would not stop (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
centre exhaust strap cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
indicator flash rate close to limit
nearside centre exhaust mountings cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
indicator flash rate close to limit
nearside centre exhaust mountings cracked
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F998 LVO is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 F998 LVO, 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 F998 LVO registered?
F998 LVO is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1989.
Is F998 LVO safe to buy?
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