RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Reliant Scimitar reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,049 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,049 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 80% of Reliant Scimitar cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and body & structure.
80%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 85% of peers
+18.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,049 tests · fleet 61%
80%
Where the Scimitar fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure99
Steering98
Tyres100
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on suspension, body & structure, brakes.
Share of 13 years and older Reliant Scimitar MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Reliant Scimitar reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Reliant Scimitar holds up well for its age: 80% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 85% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Reliant Scimitar?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Reliant Scimitar in 2024: 13 years and older, 80%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Reliant Scimitar MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Reliant Scimitar versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).