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H258 CLG

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,933 mi
Last recorded28,933 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH258 CLG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 28,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 27,017 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 26,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 24,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 21,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,628 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2020 19,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2019 17,118 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush torn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 17,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush torn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 15,091 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 12,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 12,535 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 8,974 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 8,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 7,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 7,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 17 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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H258 CLG is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H258 CLG, 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 H258 CLG registered?

H258 CLG is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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