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H249 VVV

1991 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Reliant Scimitar68,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 VVV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 77,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,583 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 75,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 70,931 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,023 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,023 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,196 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2012 68,594 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H249 VVV is a 1991 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 1991 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 68,594 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 H249 VVV, 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 35 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H249 VVV registered?

H249 VVV is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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