1989 Middlebridge Scimitar 2.9L Petrol · F361 BHF
1989 Middlebridge Scimitar (2.9L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 268,976 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MIDDLEBRIDGE SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F361 BHF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 268,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F361 BHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Middlebridge Scimitar (F361 BHF) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F361 BHF Mileage History
- 04/05/2022268,411 mi
- 04/05/2022268,411 mi
- 15/04/2025268,976 mi+565 mi
Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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