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XJI 5648

1994 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,347 mi
Last recorded84,347 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Reliant Scimitar63,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5648
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,170 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 74,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 69,023 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 69,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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XJI 5648 is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 63,833 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 XJI 5648, 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 32 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 XJI 5648?

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What year was XJI 5648 registered?

XJI 5648 is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is XJI 5648 safe to buy?

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