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H17 SST

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,526 mi
Last recorded12,526 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SST
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 12,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 12,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,458 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both front (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2013 10,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front hub backing plate fouling brake disc

Fail 26 Aug 2013 10,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front hub backing plate fouling brake disc

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,513 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 9,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 8,410 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 8,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 7,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 6,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 5,207 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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H17 SST is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 62,686 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 H17 SST, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H17 SST registered?

H17 SST is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H17 SST shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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