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D660 EDC

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,137 mi
Last recorded136,137 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD660 EDC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,137 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,853 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 132,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 131,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 123,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 119,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 118,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 117,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,802 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 115,772 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2012 113,400 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 113,352 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 110,798 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 109,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 108,499 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 108,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 107,773 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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D660 EDC 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 83.3%.

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 D660 EDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D660 EDC?

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What year was D660 EDC registered?

D660 EDC is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D660 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D660 EDC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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