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1987 Reliant Scimitar 1.3L Petrol · D44 SMJ

D44 SMJ

1987 Reliant Scimitar (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1987. Recorded mileage 62,448 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024.

Make & Model
RELIANT SCIMITAR
Year / Origin
1987 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Apr 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
62,448 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Apr 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1296cc
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D44 SMJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2024
  • 62,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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D44 SMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Reliant Scimitar (D44 SMJ) between August 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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D44 SMJ Mileage History

  1. 16/08/202261,682 mi
  2. 16/08/202261,682 mi
  3. 26/04/202362,169 mi+487 mi
  4. 10/09/202462,448 mi+279 mi

Average of roughly 370 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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1987 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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