1993 Reliant Scimitar 1.8L Petrol · K171 KNW
1993 Reliant Scimitar (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 2,500 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K171 KNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 2,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K171 KNW 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 1993 Reliant Scimitar (K171 KNW) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords 195/50r15 bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords 195/50r15 bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords 195/50r15 bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
K171 KNW Mileage History
- 21/02/20222,500 mi
- 19/04/20242,500 mi
- 24/04/20252,500 mi
- 20/04/20262,500 mi
- 25/04/20262,500 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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