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L642 NMB

1993 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,520 mi
Last recorded12,520 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL642 NMB
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 12,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 11,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 11,207 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare wheel loose but not likely to fall out

Sump pan corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2021 11,175 miles

Advise metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Aug 2019 11,136 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 11,130 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 10,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,944 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear slight drag on wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2015 10,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,673 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 10,673 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,081 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 10,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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L642 NMB is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L642 NMB, 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 L642 NMB registered?

L642 NMB is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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