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D482 FTS

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD482 FTS
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 56,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 56,352 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,590 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven lower rate of increase / imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,451 miles

rear exhaust rusty & several minor leaks

wipers only work on fast speed & park manually

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,175 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering lock doesn't work

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,175 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

park brake only just pass 21%

rear imbalance - nearside is lower effort

steering lock doesn't work

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,929 miles

wipers only work on fast / manual parking

Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,929 miles

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

wipers only work on fast / manual parking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,230 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear outer cv boot deteriorated.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,230 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear outer cv boot deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid level telltale not working

nearside rear tyre cracking

off side side repeater slightly loose

steering lock not working

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,854 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid level telltale not working

nearside rear tyre cracking

off side side repeater slightly loose

steering lock not working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,341 miles

os rear tyre perished / cracking

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns rear cv boot deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns rear cv boot deteriorated.

os rear tyre perished / cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,924 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,892 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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D482 FTS is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D482 FTS, 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 D482 FTS registered?

D482 FTS is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D482 FTS safe to buy?

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