1987 Reliant Scimitar 1.6L Petrol · D615 BGM
1987 Reliant Scimitar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 55,530 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D615 BGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 55,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D615 BGM 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 1987 Reliant Scimitar (D615 BGM) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating braking force seriously reduced (1.1.10 (b) (i))”.
D615 BGM Mileage History
- 21/04/202555,182 mi
- 26/04/202555,214 mi+32 mi
- 23/05/202655,461 mi+247 mi
- 07/07/202655,530 mi+69 mi
- 07/07/202655,530 mi
Average of roughly 288 miles per year across 5 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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