
£4,000 - £6,000
1982 Reliant Scimitar
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 35
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1982 model in special order black paint, with 48,000 miles and owned by the current owner for 6 years as part of a classic car collection. Sold with original service book with 9 service stamps and ownership diary.

Condition
7
Solid, slight wear, minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SCD190399BM005608
Chassis No:
Odometer:
48,000 miles
BJN878X
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Registration: BJN878XVIN: SCD190399BM005608Mileage Showing: 48,000Transmission: Automatic MOT: Exempt Number of Keys: 2V5 on Site: Yes
Later SE6B model
Long term current owner
Low mileage
First registered April 1982, supplied new by Cropley motors in Lincolnshire, finished in special order black paintwork and showing 48,000 miles, owned by the current owner for 6 years and kept as part of a classic car collection.
Sold with original service book with 9 service stamps up to 27,000 miles as well as ownership diary detailing owners, mileage etc up to the current owner who has owned the car since 2019.
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Points of note
£190
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,459
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,328
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 12 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
47,562 miles
Registration Date
1982-04-19
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 13 2020 with 47,562 miles
Passed
On Sep 10 2019 with 45,673 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- (Slightly play in steering column UJ)
(Both front brake discs are corroded on edges)
(Both front top suspension balljoint rubers are prrished)
Passed
On Sep 08 2018 with 43,372 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight play in steering column lower UJ
- Both front brake discs are corroded on edges
- both front top suspension ball joints gaiters are perished
Passed
On Sep 09 2017 with 42,110 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 17 2016 with 41,079 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Feb 01 2013 with 40,962 miles
Failed
On Mar 23 2011 with 40,959 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Oct 15 2008 with 40,592 miles
Failed
On Oct 13 2008 with 40,592 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
User Entered:
- o/r rear brake has some restrictive movement
- o/s front track rod end rubber split

