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H448 CVS

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,364 mi
Last recorded30,364 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH448 CVS
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 30,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 28,007 miles

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,454 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 24,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 21,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,301 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 15,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 10,636 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,396 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 8,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 4,562 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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H448 CVS is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H448 CVS, 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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How do I check the history of H448 CVS?

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What year was H448 CVS registered?

H448 CVS is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H448 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H448 CVS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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