1993 Reliant Scimitar 1.4L Petrol · L317 BFD
1993 Reliant Scimitar (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 61,659 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L317 BFD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2024
- 61,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L317 BFD 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 1993 Reliant Scimitar (L317 BFD) between October 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
L317 BFD Mileage History
- 13/10/202261,664 mi
- 23/03/202461,654 mi-10 mi
- 23/03/202461,659 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -3 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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