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J696 NUE

1991 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,814 mi
Last recorded87,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Reliant Scimitar68,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 NUE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,312 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,049 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 86,047 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,257 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,950 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 82,708 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,632 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipe corroded slightly

slight play in both rear driveshaft ujs

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight weap nearside rear shock absorber

undercar corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,022 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,815 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J696 NUE is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1991 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 68,594 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 J696 NUE, 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 35 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J696 NUE?

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What year was J696 NUE registered?

J696 NUE is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J696 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J696 NUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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