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D477 VNV

1987 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,919 mi
Last recorded73,919 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 VNV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 73,919 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 73,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front coil spring fouling ball joint

Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 72,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,031 miles

*Off road use* dented underneath tyres treads cut/split.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 116,031 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*Off road use* dented underneath tyres treads cut/split.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 115,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,909 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 108,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 108,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 108,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 107,933 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 107,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2007 107,570 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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D477 VNV is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D477 VNV, 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 D477 VNV registered?

D477 VNV is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D477 VNV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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