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D380 ALR

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,030 mi
Last recorded82,030 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD380 ALR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 82,030 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 82,030 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 80,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,961 miles

Front brakes pull slightly to the right

Fail 1 Aug 2017 79,961 miles

Front brakes pull slightly to the right

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,787 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 79,787 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,979 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 78,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust support rubber perrished

Pass 7 May 2013 76,504 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2011 75,000 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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D380 ALR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D380 ALR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D380 ALR?

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What year was D380 ALR registered?

D380 ALR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 December 1986.

Is D380 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D380 ALR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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