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L316 BFD

1993 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,567 mi
Last recorded32,567 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 BFD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 32,567 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 32,220 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 32,217 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both front shock absorbers not working. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2023 32,204 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,065 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,938 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 29,937 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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L316 BFD is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L316 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.

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What year was L316 BFD registered?

L316 BFD is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L316 BFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L316 BFD 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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