1981 Reliant Scimitar 2.8L Petrol · KDA 561W
1981 Reliant Scimitar (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1981. Recorded mileage 292,154 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 292,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 2792cc
KDA 561W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 292,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KDA 561W Mileage History
- 04/10/2021167,906 mi
- 03/07/2023183,037 mi+15,131 mi
- 18/06/202424,371 mi-158,666 mi
- 18/06/202424,371 mi
- 15/10/2025292,154 mi+267,783 mi
Average of roughly 30,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KDA 561W 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 1981 Reliant Scimitar (KDA 561W) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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