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D897 OMA

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,792 mi
Last recorded86,792 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 OMA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,636 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,978 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 69,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 65,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,635 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,656 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,323 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,883 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,853 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 56,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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D897 OMA is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D897 OMA, 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

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What year was D897 OMA registered?

D897 OMA is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D897 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D897 OMA shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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