1971 Reliant Scimitar 2.8L Petrol · ARD 126K
1971 Reliant Scimitar (2.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 1971. Recorded mileage 8,888 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ARD 126K Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 8,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ARD 126K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Reliant Scimitar (ARD 126K) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
ARD 126K Mileage History
- 13/07/200685,788 mi
- 11/07/200790,253 mi+4,465 mi
- 18/07/200790,255 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/200891,955 mi+1,700 mi
- 12/07/200891,957 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/200992,995 mi+1,038 mi
- 16/07/200992,992 mi-3 mi
- 14/07/201094,244 mi+1,252 mi
- 14/07/201094,244 mi
- 13/07/201194,823 mi+579 mi
- 10/08/201295,194 mi+371 mi
- 09/08/201396,469 mi+1,275 mi
- 08/08/201498,247 mi+1,778 mi
- 22/12/201598,847 mi+600 mi
- 02/12/201699,725 mi+878 mi
- 05/12/2017100,850 mi+1,125 mi
- 11/12/2018102,716 mi+1,866 mi
- 13/12/2019103,310 mi+594 mi
- 16/12/2019103,310 mi
- 24/07/20268,888 mi-94,422 mi
Average of roughly -3,839 miles per year across 20 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: Good
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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