£2,352 (Est: £2,000 - £1,500)
RELIANT SCIMITAR SS1
United Kingdom • 30 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Reliant Scimitar SS1, finished in Titanium Gold, is a usable example of a rare Michelotti-designed sports car. Recent work includes a cylinder head overhaul and sill replacements, making it roadworthy, though further cosmetic improvements could be made.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in a 'sound and roadworthy state, with scope for further cosmetic refinement'. There has been recommissioning work, such as a cylinder head overhaul and sill replacement. However, the listing also mentions a lack of documentary history and the need for 'further cosmetic refinement,' which indicates moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
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Odometer:
17,964 miles
C102WNX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
Good example of the rarer seen SS1 Scimitar
Finished in Titanium Gold with a black soft top over a cloth interior
Just 2 former keepers
Cylinder head overhaul with valves replacement undertaken recently
Equipped with factor, body coloured hard top
On the Surface:
This 1985 Reliant Scimitar SS1 presents as a usable and increasingly rare example of Michelotti’s angular two-seat sports car.
With its lightweight fibreglass body and distinctive design, C102 WNX remains true to its original specification, powered by Ford’s 1296cc CVH engine as fitted to the period Escort.
Maintenance & History:
Acquired by The Vendor as a project, the Scimitar has benefitted from some TLC their ownership.
While little in the way of documentary history accompanies the car, the registration is live on DVLA records and the vehicle is offered with its V5C.
Notable works include a full cylinder head overhaul with valves replaced, both door sills renewed, and the rear outrigger repaired.
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Points of note
£1,270
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,861
Median Price (Since 2020)
£6,050
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
17,537 miles
Registration Date
1985-10-11
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 09 2025 with 17,537 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn
Passed
On Aug 21 2024 with 16,342 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On May 08 2024 with 16,335 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower out rigger corroded/holed
Passed
On Jun 24 2017 with 16,179 miles
Passed
On Sep 08 2015 with 16,145 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2014 with 16,136 miles
Passed
On Sep 16 2013 with 16,071 miles
Passed
On Sep 12 2012 with 15,978 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Sep 22 2011 with 15,694 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Sep 16 2011 with 15,690 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Sep 03 2010 with 15,432 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- advise - n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape
Failed
On Sep 01 2010 with 15,432 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- advise - n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape
Passed
On Sep 16 2009 with 15,050 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- advise - radiator damp
Failed
On Sep 14 2009 with 15,046 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- advise - radiator damp
Passed
On Sep 11 2008 with 14,564 miles
Passed
On Sep 11 2007 with 14,195 miles
Failed
On Sep 11 2007 with 14,195 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Sep 26 2006 with 13,789 miles
Failed
On Sep 22 2006 with 13,789 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
- Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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