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UXI 8276

1988 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,886 mi
Last recorded77,886 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Reliant Scimitar66,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXI 8276
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 72,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint boot perished

Nearside Front track rod end boot perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Inner suspension arm bush worn

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,857 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,857 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,612 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 69,612 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 68,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,947 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,972 miles

Oil leak

anti roll bar drop link rubbers splitting not enough to fail

engine mounting rubbers spliting

Fail 3 May 2012 66,096 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s upper wishbone rear bush worn not enough to fail

o/s and n/s steering rack boots splitting not holed

Pass 3 May 2012 66,096 miles

n/s upper wishbone rear bush worn not enough to fail

o/s and n/s steering rack boots splitting not holed

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,921 miles

front suspension drop link bushes showing deterioration

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,868 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil loss from rear of engine

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,859 miles

oil loss from rear of engine

Pass 3 May 2007 60,609 miles

engine oil loss from rear of motor

Pass 9 May 2006 58,869 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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UXI 8276 is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 66,096 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 UXI 8276, 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 38 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of UXI 8276?

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What year was UXI 8276 registered?

UXI 8276 is a 1988 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is UXI 8276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXI 8276 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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