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HAH 598T

1988 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,458 mi
Last recorded16,458 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 598T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished (not to cord)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 May 2015 16,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished (not to cord)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,305 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,349 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,273 miles

Slight play in steering rack

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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HAH 598T is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 66,096 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 HAH 598T, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAH 598T registered?

HAH 598T is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is HAH 598T safe to buy?

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