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IIW 589

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,242 mi
Last recorded73,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 589
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,891 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 72,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,362 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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IIW 589 is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 IIW 589, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was IIW 589 registered?

IIW 589 is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is IIW 589 safe to buy?

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