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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Reliant Scimitar. Check any Scimitar by registration number below.

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84.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.3%

vs Reliant Avg

14

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Reliant Scimitar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Reliant Scimitar has an average MOT pass rate of 84.6%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the Reliant brand average of 83.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Scimitar is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Scimitar for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Reliant Scimitar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Reliant Scimitar performs at MOT across different model years.

1993

Based on 42 vehicles

69.0%Average
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

37.5%

1990

Based on 44 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.0%

1989

Based on 85 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.3%

1988

Based on 74 vehicles

82.4%Good
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.3%

1987

Based on 103 vehicles

81.6%Good
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

14.7%

1986

Based on 225 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.6%

1985

Based on 232 vehicles

84.1%Good
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

8.1%

1984

Based on 116 vehicles

73.3%Average
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

15.6%

1983

Based on 44 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1981

Based on 67 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

4.3%

1980

Based on 89 vehicles

75.3%Good
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

22.2%

1979

Based on 35 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%

1972

Based on 37 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

0

Based on 513 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Reliant average: 83.4%
Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

Top MOT Failures — Reliant Scimitar

The most common reasons a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

13.8%
2

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

11.2%
Reliant Scimitar Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

4.8%

Offside

4.8%

Other Reliant Models

Compare MOT reliability across Reliant models.

Reliant Unclassified

84.6% pass rate

Reliant Fox Custom Van

81.0% pass rate

Reliant Trike

89.3% pass rate

Reliant Rialto

80.2% pass rate

Reliant Robin

76.7% pass rate

Reliant Robin Lx

70.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Reliant Scimitar

Reliant Scimitar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Reliant Scimitar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Reliant Scimitar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Reliant Scimitar is 84.6% compared to the Reliant average of 83.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Reliant Scimitar?
The most common MOT failures on the Reliant Scimitar are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (13.8%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (11.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Reliant Scimitar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.6%, the Reliant Scimitar is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Reliant Scimitar?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Reliant Scimitar?
Typical mileage for the Reliant Scimitar: 58,453 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Scimitar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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