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D310 PWL

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,814 mi
Last recorded78,814 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD310 PWL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 78,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

customer advised of performance diff fitted. RBT not used

Fail 21 Aug 2024 75,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

customer advised of performance diff fitted. RBT not used

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,363 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 50,517 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 48,175 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,178 miles

Boot lid missing

Oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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D310 PWL is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D310 PWL, 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 D310 PWL registered?

D310 PWL is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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