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H252 VVV

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,427 mi
Last recorded104,427 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH252 VVV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 104,427 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 104,427 miles

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

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

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,067 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 99,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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H252 VVV is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H252 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 36 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H252 VVV registered?

H252 VVV is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H252 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H252 VVV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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