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K991 JWU

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 JWU
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,642 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down bush (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,177 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,200 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,718 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,545 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,151 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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K991 JWU is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 76,393 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 K991 JWU, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K991 JWU registered?

K991 JWU is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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