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SST 399S

1991 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Reliant Scimitar68,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSST 399S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 73,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 2,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 1,152 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,996 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,429 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,394 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,466 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,900 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,777 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,110 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,097 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play steering column bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,062 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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SST 399S is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SST 399S, 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 SST 399S?

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What year was SST 399S registered?

SST 399S is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is SST 399S safe to buy?

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