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1980 Reliant Scimitar 2.8L Petrol · LMY 655W

LMY 655W

1980 Reliant Scimitar (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1980. Recorded mileage 92,145 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
RELIANT SCIMITAR
Year / Origin
1980 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Jun 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
92,145 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Jun 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1980
Engine
2792cc
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LMY 655W Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
  • 92,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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LMY 655W Mileage History

  1. 24/05/202282,300 mi
  2. 02/06/202384,274 mi+1,974 mi
  3. 20/05/202486,693 mi+2,419 mi
  4. 28/05/202592,145 mi+5,452 mi

Average of roughly 3,269 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LMY 655W MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 00:43
MOT Analysis

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 1980 Reliant Scimitar (LMY 655W) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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