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L154 BFD

1993 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 BFD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,096 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,014 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,083 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,740 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L154 BFD is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,644 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 L154 BFD, 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 33 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 L154 BFD registered?

L154 BFD is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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