£2,710 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1986 Reliant Scimitar SS1
Brightwells • UK • 1 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£2,710 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1986 Reliant Scimitar SS1
UK • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 413
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Reliant Scimitar SS1, designed by Michelotti, features a 1,596cc petrol engine and shows only 42,239 miles. It comes with a long MOT until January 2027 and an extensive history file, making it an appealing classic sports car.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in good order for its age, with low mileage and a comprehensive history file, suggesting it has been well-maintained. However, as a classic car, some wear is expected, bringing the condition to Very Good.
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42,239 miles
SCD210270GF000848
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
D959MOH
1986
Auction
£2,710 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1986 Reliant Scimitar SS1
Brightwells • UK • 1 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Description Designed by Michelotti and built around a galvanised steel chassis with a lightweight composite body; powered by the lively 1,596cc petrol engine; showing only 42,239 miles
When Reliant introduced the Scimitar SS1 in the mid-1980s, it set out to revive the spirit of the small British sports car for a new generation.
Designed by Michelotti and built around a galvanised steel chassis with a lightweight composite body, the SS1 offered sharp handling, low running costs and a refreshingly simple mechanical layout.
With relatively few built and even fewer surviving in good order, they have become an increasingly interesting and distinctive choice among enthusiasts of quirky British classics.
Finished in white with a black soft top, this 1986 example is powered by the lively 1,596cc petrol engine and shows only 42,239 miles, a notably low figure for a car now approaching four decades old.
The V5C is present, and the current MOT runs until January 2027.
It comes with an unusu...
Price Analysis vs Other Scimitar SS1s
£1,270
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,906
Median Price (Since 2020)
£6,050
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 19th Jan 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
41,989 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Jan 2026, 41,989 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust system rusty
Passed
On 15th Jun 2023, 41,813 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- exhaust all system poor and rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 8th Jun 2022, 41,744 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- exhaust all system poor and rusty
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 30th Jun 2021, 41,671 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- exhaust all system poor and rusty
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
MOT Mileage Trend
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