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H540 HHJ

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,707 mi
Last recorded28,707 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 HHJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 28,707 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 28,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack end play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Pad wear indicator wire loose

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,101 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,371 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 27,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,635 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 19,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,046 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 15,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 9,437 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,823 miles

slight movement in both front lower wishbone bushes

slight movement in both track rod ends

Fail 27 Jan 2009 5,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake pipe from hose to drum slight corrosion

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2009 5,365 miles

n/s/r brake pipe from hose to drum slight corrosion

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,297 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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H540 HHJ is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H540 HHJ, 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 H540 HHJ registered?

H540 HHJ is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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