RELIANT SCIMITAR A8BWU has 32 MOTs

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This 1989 RELIANT SCIMITAR has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,354 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 15:53.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

A8BWU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202697,354 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inside Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inside Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 202597,353 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Fuel Pipe Leaking Pipe Exiting Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inside Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inside Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202421ST NOVEMBER 202596,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 202496,976 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Steering Column Shaft Modification Unsafe Steering Shaft Moving In And Out Of Universal Joint (2.1.3 (f) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 20232ND NOVEMBER 202493,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Left And Right Over Axel (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20222ND NOVEMBER 202392,248 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 202292,247 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Pipe To Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20212ND NOVEMBER 202289,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 202189,321 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Missing (1.1.2 (c))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202030TH OCTOBER 202187,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201930TH OCTOBER 202085,996 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Rubber Rings (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti Slip Deteriorated
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Mounting Plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Upper And Lower Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 201985,980 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission And Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Rubber Hanger Rings. (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive At Idle (8.2.1.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Mounting Plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt And Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201821ST OCTOBER 201982,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Anchor Plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 201882,960 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Passenger's Seat Backrest Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Anchor Plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201712TH OCTOBER 201880,515 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201780,515 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20162ND OCTOBER 201776,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 201676,902 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Missing (6.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Nail In Tyre
  10. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  11. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 20155TH NOVEMBER 201673,204 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 201573,199 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Devoid Of Tread On Inner Shoulder (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tread Area
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. FAIL - Power Steering Ram(s) Leaking From A Failed Seal Offside And Nearside (2.3.3b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 20145TH NOVEMBER 201569,343 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20135TH NOVEMBER 201467,645 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20136TH AUGUST 201467,635 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 201113TH DECEMBER 201261,841 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201013TH DECEMBER 201155,978 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Spare Wheel Flat
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Around Nearside Rear Brake Back Plate
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 201055,978 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Spare Wheel Flat
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Around Nearside Rear Brake Back Plate
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201030TH JANUARY 201150,329 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 200930TH JANUARY 201044,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED21ST JANUARY 200830TH JANUARY 200940,262 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 200840,262 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Driver's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.3)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200730TH JANUARY 200834,585 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 200630TH JANUARY 200728,984 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Centre Exhaust Rubber Mounting Twisted
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s/f Top Ball Joint
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8BWU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

A8BWU MOT Comments

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A8BWU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,354 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,704 miles

A8BWU FAQs

This Reliant Scimitar with registration A8BWU was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 37 years old. Its colour is Maroon and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 97,354 miles, so this Reliant has travelled an average of 2,704 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Reliant Scimitar beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8BWU has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Reliant Scimitar has had 88 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Reliant Scimitar is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does A8BWU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 14th August 2026 A8BWU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8BWU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 14th August 2026 A8BWU does have Tax. Read more

When does A8BWU Tax expire?

The current Tax for A8BWU will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A8BWU MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8BWU will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. Read more

When did A8BWU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8BWU was on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 15:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8BWU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for A8BWU we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A8BWU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for A8BWU we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A8BWU?

A8BWU is registered as a 1989 Reliant Scimitar. Read more

How many miles has A8BWU done?

The odometer reading for A8BWU at the last MOT in December 2025 was 97,354 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,704 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8BWU?

The vehicle A8BWU was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 37 years old. It was first registered on Friday 10th February 1989. Read more

What colour is A8BWU?

The official colour of A8BWU is recorded as Maroon. Read more

What engine does A8BWU have?

A8BWU has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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