1987 Reliant Scimitar 1.3L Petrol · 4118 CD
1987 Reliant Scimitar (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 96,203 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4118 CD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2022
- 96,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4118 CD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Reliant Scimitar (4118 CD) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside by hub on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
4118 CD Mileage History
- 15/11/202196,148 mi
- 05/12/202296,203 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 2 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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