Does the Reliant Scimitar fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Reliant Scimitar records 8.34 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.62 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−2.28, 95% interval −3.39 to −1.18). It ranks 566 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Reliant Scimitar by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Reliant Scimitar is “Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen”, recorded 103 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 103 | 3.08 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 49 | 1.46 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 44 | 1.31 |
| Wiper blade defective | 30 | 0.90 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,347 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
Reliant Scimitar by postcode area · Reliant Scimitar body, chassis and structure failures · Reliant Scimitar brakes failures · Reliant Scimitar lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Reliant Scimitar noise, emissions and leaks failures · Reliant Scimitar seat belts and airbags failures · Reliant Scimitar steering failures · Reliant Scimitar suspension failures · Reliant Scimitar tyres failures