1988 Reliant Scimitar 1.4L Petrol · E53 JPD
1988 Reliant Scimitar (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 64,140 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E53 JPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/03/2026
- 64,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E53 JPD 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 1988 Reliant Scimitar (E53 JPD) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
E53 JPD Mileage History
- 16/11/202163,549 mi
- 28/11/202263,758 mi+209 mi
- 07/12/202363,916 mi+158 mi
- 03/04/202564,033 mi+117 mi
- 30/03/202664,140 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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