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D131 AJM

1987 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 AJM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 103,335 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper both shock absorber bolts not reaching threadlock

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damp around fuel tank area but no visable leak

Fail 22 May 2025 103,335 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper both shock absorber bolts not reaching threadlock

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

damp around fuel tank area but no visable leak

Pass 20 May 2024 102,668 miles

Front Upper both shock absorber bolts not reaching threadlock

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator/sidelight insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front suspension arms

damp around fuel tank/pipes

Fail 20 May 2024 102,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper both shock absorber bolts not reaching threadlock

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator/sidelight insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to front suspension arms

damp around fuel tank/pipes

Pass 31 May 2023 101,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft seal leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator insecure

Offside bonnet catch fault

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocks upper bolts not reaching locking part of nuts

Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,792 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,226 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,595 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 98,595 miles

Headlamp aim not tested pop up lamps on working (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 98,538 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2012 98,099 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 97,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 96,133 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 95,945 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion of underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,442 miles

Coolant leak

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 72,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front upper suspension ball joint gaitor split

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front upper suspension ball joint gaitor split

slight play in both ends of steering rack

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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D131 AJM is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D131 AJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D131 AJM is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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