The road tax status for D178 GTC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D178 GTC?

The MOT for D178 GTC is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of D178 GTC?

The recorded mileage for D178 GTC is 87,284 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D178 GTC ULEZ compliant?

No, D178 GTC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1987 Reliant Scimitar 1.8L Petrol · D178 GTC

D178 GTC

1987 Reliant Scimitar (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1987. Recorded mileage 87,284 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.

Make & Model: RELIANT SCIMITAR
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 87,284 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 87,284 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 1809cc

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D178 GTC Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
87,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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D178 GTC Mileage History

17/04/201061,912 mi
24/04/201061,923 mi+11 mi
23/04/201170,056 mi+8,133 mi
30/04/201170,083 mi+27 mi
28/04/201273,636 mi+3,553 mi
08/05/201273,666 mi+30 mi
24/05/201374,640 mi+974 mi
28/06/201374,652 mi+12 mi
20/06/201475,988 mi+1,336 mi
20/06/201577,627 mi+1,639 mi
25/07/201577,650 mi+23 mi
14/07/201679,792 mi+2,142 mi
20/07/201679,886 mi+94 mi
15/07/201781,430 mi+1,544 mi
22/07/201781,475 mi+45 mi
18/07/201883,000 mi+1,525 mi
17/07/201983,084 mi+84 mi
11/07/202083,100 mi+16 mi
16/07/202183,100 mi
16/07/202284,220 mi+1,120 mi
15/07/202385,240 mi+1,020 mi
06/10/202385,251 mi+11 mi
21/09/202486,350 mi+1,099 mi
06/10/202587,260 mi+910 mi
19/05/202687,272 mi+12 mi
28/05/202687,284 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

D178 GTC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:18

MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Reliant Scimitar (D178 GTC) between April 2010 and May 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steerin”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))”.

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