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HBO 88N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,953 mi
Last recorded3,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBO 88N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 3,953 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 3,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 3,424 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 3,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 3,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 2,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 2,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

knock in steering

rear axle seals leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2011 2,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

knock in steering

rear axle seals leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 1,753 miles

oil leak on g/box & rear axle

Fail 8 Sep 2010 1,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

oil leaks from engine /gear box /back axle

Pass 3 Sep 2009 531 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 99,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 92,534 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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HBO 88N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 HBO 88N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBO 88N registered?

HBO 88N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 February 1975.

Is HBO 88N safe to buy?

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