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D542 RJO

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD542 RJO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,863 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,748 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sump damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low slightly low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sump damage but unrelated to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering column under bonnet lightly rubbed by vacuum hose ... advise re-route hoses where possible

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,706 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,294 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 79,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 79,190 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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D542 RJO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 D542 RJO, 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 D542 RJO registered?

D542 RJO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D542 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D542 RJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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