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D465 DDU

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD465 DDU
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 36,965 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 36,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2016 36,150 miles

Emits small amount of blue smoke on acceleration

Engine oil leak

Front & rear suspension components show corrosion

Front Slight play noted in both front wheel bearings

Lower Steering columb rubber coupling show signs of deterioration

This vehicle has sustained a period of inactivity & faults may develop later as a result of this

Pass 15 May 2015 36,097 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all front suspension components heavy corrosion in places

all rear suspension components heavy corrosion in places

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

exhaust centre section repair bandage been fitted at rear

nearside front and offside front brake calipers heavy corrosion

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

vehicle chassis assembly slight corrosion in places

Fail 15 May 2015 36,097 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all front suspension components heavy corrosion in places

all rear suspension components heavy corrosion in places

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

exhaust centre section repair bandage been fitted at rear

nearside front and offside front brake calipers heavy corrosion

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

vehicle chassis assembly slight corrosion in places

Pass 15 Dec 2012 35,969 miles

Corrosion noted on all road springs & suspension components

This vehicle has sustained a considerable period of inactivity & faults may develop later due to this period

Fail 3 Dec 2012 35,967 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion noted on all road springs & suspension components

N/side rear brake noisey

This vehicle has sustained a considerable period of inactivity & faults may develop later due to this period

Pass 12 May 2011 35,886 miles

Crack in windscreen outside of swept area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,641 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r flexi hose ferule corroding

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,620 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r flexi hose ferule corroding

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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D465 DDU is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D465 DDU, 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 D465 DDU registered?

D465 DDU is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 November 1986.

Is D465 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D465 DDU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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