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D615 BGM

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,461 mi
Last recorded55,461 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD615 BGM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2026 55,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both front seats slightly insecure

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 55,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower underside covered in underseal - preventing corrosion inspection

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 55,182 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating braking force seriously reduced (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower underside covered in underseal - preventing corrosion inspection

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,847 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak leaking from vavle

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

car running hot on idle

underside of vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,396 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak heater valve area

Offside Front items items contaminated with oil

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated contaminated with oil (2.2.2 (c))

coolant fan inop/ engine running very hot on idle

corrosion to some underbody components / framework

vehicle presented with underseal / corrosion inhibitor covering most underbody components / framework

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,120 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated contaminated in oil (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 53,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated contaminated in oil (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,231 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both ns and os cracking / cracked rubbers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking but effective at time of inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush partly split and deformed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or track rod end

Offside Front some items items contaminated with oil

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated oil contaminated (2.2.2 (c))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

vehicle presented with underseal / corrosion inhibitor covering most underbody components and panels panels

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,389 miles

Coil spring corroded all: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front following items contaminated with oil: os suspension arm bushes, os engine mounts, os brake flexy hose and other rubber components in the vicinity. Suspect dipstick not sealing sufficiently

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated contaminated with oil (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

minor corrosion to some underbody components

minor corrosion to some underbody components

vehicle presented with underseal / corrosion inhibitor covering most underbody components and panels panels

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,460 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front following items contaminated with oil: os suspension arm bushes, os engine mount, os brake flexy hose and other rubber components in the vicinity

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

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 18%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 100 / 80 KgF

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated contaminated with oil (2.2.2 (c))

emissions just met

fuel cap seal starting to crack

minor corrosion to some underbody components

service brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 59%. It would appear that the REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 80 / 70 KgF

vehicle presented with underseal / corrosion inhibitor covering most underbody components and panels panels

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,494 miles

brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,170 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,525 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,320 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis weak in places rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2008 41,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis weak in places rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,717 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis weak in places

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,599 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 40,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D615 BGM is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D615 BGM, 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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D615 BGM is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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