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D339 ELE

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,800 mi
Last recorded69,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD339 ELE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 68,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,918 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,148 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,735 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,567 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 52,608 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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D339 ELE is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D339 ELE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D339 ELE?

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What year was D339 ELE registered?

D339 ELE is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D339 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D339 ELE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D339 ELE have outstanding finance?

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