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D200 BAD

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1818cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,689 mi
Last recorded146,689 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD200 BAD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,818cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 146,689 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 146,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 146,544 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 146,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 146,363 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 146,208 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 146,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 145,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 144,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 143,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 142,515 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 142,382 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 142,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 141,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 141,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 140,873 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 140,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 139,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 137,361 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 137,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 135,308 miles

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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D200 BAD is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 D200 BAD, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D200 BAD registered?

D200 BAD is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D200 BAD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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