1989 Reliant Scimitar 1.6L Petrol · F763 DUH
1989 Reliant Scimitar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 96,150 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F763 DUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 96,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F763 DUH 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 1989 Reliant Scimitar (F763 DUH) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
F763 DUH Mileage History
- 29/03/202294,554 mi
- 27/03/202395,363 mi+809 mi
- 27/03/202395,363 mi
- 12/03/202495,581 mi+218 mi
- 27/03/202596,150 mi+569 mi
Average of roughly 533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Reliant Reliant Scimitar GTE
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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