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D136 YOO

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,989 mi
Last recorded76,989 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD136 YOO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,989 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,185 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,466 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 70,464 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,345 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine smokes

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,386 miles

engine smokes

front number plate damaged

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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D136 YOO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D136 YOO, 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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What year was D136 YOO registered?

D136 YOO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D136 YOO safe to buy?

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