1985 Reliant Scimitar 1.6L Petrol · C697 CKJ
1985 Reliant Scimitar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 68,342 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C697 CKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 68,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C697 CKJ Mileage History
- 03/07/202466,310 mi
- 15/07/202566,717 mi+407 mi
- 31/07/202566,718 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/202668,342 mi+1,624 mi
- 30/07/202668,342 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C697 CKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Reliant Scimitar (C697 CKJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working or even poping up (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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