1986 Reliant Scimitar 1.8L Petrol · D380 ALR
1986 Reliant Scimitar (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 82,030 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D380 ALR Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 82,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D380 ALR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Reliant Scimitar (D380 ALR) between May 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
D380 ALR Mileage History
- 21/05/201175,000 mi
- 14/04/201275,794 mi+794 mi
- 07/05/201376,504 mi+710 mi
- 21/05/201478,138 mi+1,634 mi
- 20/05/201578,979 mi+841 mi
- 20/05/201578,979 mi
- 18/07/201679,787 mi+808 mi
- 18/07/201679,787 mi
- 01/08/201779,961 mi+174 mi
- 01/08/201779,961 mi
- 21/05/201980,844 mi+883 mi
- 27/10/202082,000 mi+1,156 mi
- 03/11/202582,030 mi+30 mi
- 15/12/202582,030 mi
Average of roughly 482 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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