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1988 Reliant Scimitar 1.6L Petrol · F74 HVS

F74 HVS

1988 Reliant Scimitar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 73,817 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
RELIANT SCIMITAR
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
73,817 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1596cc
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F74 HVS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
  • 73,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

F74 HVS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Reliant Scimitar (F74 HVS) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

F74 HVS Mileage History

  1. 02/06/202368,444 mi
  2. 25/05/202471,737 mi+3,293 mi
  3. 27/05/202573,806 mi+2,069 mi
  4. 05/06/202573,817 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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1988 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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