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L992 VCN

1993 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,057 mi
Last recorded104,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 VCN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,589 miles

knocking noise from n/s front, nothing found during the mot test, i suggest further investigation

Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 103,408 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,052 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 102,049 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,586 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2020 101,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2020 101,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2019 100,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 99,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 98,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 98,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 94,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

no steering lock fitted, but car has additional immobilser fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 92,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 88,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no cat test carried out (no match found on data base)

Pass 21 May 2013 87,521 miles

steering lock has been removed and an immobiliser fitted

Fail 21 May 2013 87,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

steering lock has been removed and an immobiliser fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 82,753 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 80,970 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2011 80,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 77,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2008 74,502 miles

2 front discs slightly corroded

2 front tyes fouling lower suspension arms on full lock owner of car informed me that he is the chairman of the scimitar owners club and that that is a design feature of this particular car

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 70,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 67,597 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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L992 VCN is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L992 VCN, 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 L992 VCN registered?

L992 VCN is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 December 1993.

Is L992 VCN safe to buy?

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