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L319 BFD

1994 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

1,564 mi
Last recorded1,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Scimitar63,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 BFD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 1,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 1,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 47,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,539 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres over ten years old

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,376 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,300 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering knucle play

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play steering shaft knucle

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,123 miles

Steering rack arms has movement

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,040 miles

Slight play in steering rack/arms

Pass 30 May 2014 46,999 miles

Play inrack/rack arm

Fail 30 May 2014 46,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play inrack/rack arm

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 45,223 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,678 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 43,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,644 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 41,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,253 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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L319 BFD is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 63,833 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 L319 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 32 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L319 BFD is a 1994 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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