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F999 JCH

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,928 mi
Last recorded132,928 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 JCH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 132,928 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 131,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,282 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 130,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 129,200 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 128,477 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,317 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 124,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 123,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 123,180 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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F999 JCH is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F999 JCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F999 JCH registered?

F999 JCH is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F999 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F999 JCH shows 18 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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