1993 Reliant Scimitar 1.4L Petrol · L316 BFD
1993 Reliant Scimitar (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/09/1993. Recorded mileage 32,567 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT SCIMITAR
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1392cc
L316 BFD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 32,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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L316 BFD Mileage History
- 25/05/202332,204 mi
- 10/05/202432,217 mi+13 mi
- 18/05/202432,220 mi+3 mi
- 19/05/202532,567 mi+347 mi
Average of roughly 183 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L316 BFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Reliant Scimitar (L316 BFD) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both front shock absorbers not working. (5.3.2 (d))”.
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