1987 Reliant Scimitar 1.6L Petrol · E248 WMB
1987 Reliant Scimitar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/10/1987. Recorded mileage 50,204 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1596cc
E248 WMB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 50,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E248 WMB Mileage History
- 14/08/201041,715 mi
- 13/06/201542,427 mi+712 mi
- 19/05/201642,913 mi+486 mi
- 04/10/201742,955 mi+42 mi
- 28/09/201843,288 mi+333 mi
- 16/09/201944,260 mi+972 mi
- 10/09/202044,734 mi+474 mi
- 05/06/202449,793 mi+5,059 mi
- 15/07/202449,799 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/202449,805 mi+6 mi
- 20/12/202550,204 mi+399 mi
Average of roughly 553 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
E248 WMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Reliant Scimitar (E248 WMB) between August 2010 and December 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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