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L323 BFD

1993 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,368 mi
Last recorded63,368 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 BFD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 63,368 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 63,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 63,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,966 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,739 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,444 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,974 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,205 miles

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

split in n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,075 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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L323 BFD is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L323 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

How do I check the history of L323 BFD?

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What year was L323 BFD registered?

L323 BFD is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L323 BFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L323 BFD shows 20 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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