1987 Reliant Scimitar 1.6L Petrol · D813 RUD
1987 Reliant Scimitar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 135,844 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D813 RUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 135,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D813 RUD 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 (D813 RUD) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D813 RUD Mileage History
- 23/02/2024134,048 mi
- 23/02/2024134,050 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2025135,410 mi+1,360 mi
- 29/07/2025135,410 mi
- 17/08/2026135,844 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 5 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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