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H855 TUA

1990 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,632 mi
Last recorded22,632 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Reliant Scimitar62,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 TUA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 22,632 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 22,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,573 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 224,662 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak every were ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 224,662 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak every were ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 224,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated corroded through (5.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated corroded through (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,379 miles

Rear NO PLATE PARTIALY OBSCURED BY TOWBALL

Fail 3 Aug 2015 22,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff has a minor leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Aug 2013 219,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,014 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 213,014 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 213,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 213,014 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 213,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking 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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H855 TUA is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H855 TUA, 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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H855 TUA is a 1990 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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