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Reliant

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 2 models from 197 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

197

Models

2

Years Covered

1990-2000

Most Reliable

Scimitar

82% pass rate

Least Reliable

Robin

78% pass rate

Most Popular

Robin

120 tests

All Reliant Models

ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Robin3 yrs78%120Petrol
Scimitar2 yrs82%77Petrol

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How reliable is Reliant?

Brand ranking109th out of 145 manufacturers
vs national average-3% (82% avg)
Models above 85% pass rate0 of 2
Reliability spread (best to worst)4 percentage points

About Reliant Cars

Reliant ranks 109th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%, placing Reliant in the middle of the pack for reliability.

With 2 models across 11 years of data (1990 to 2000), there's a narrow spread of just 4 percentage points between models, meaning Reliant reliability is fairly consistent across the range.

Most and Least Reliable Reliant Models

The Scimitar leads the range with a 82% average pass rate from 77 tests. At the other end, the Robin has the lowest at 78%.

Reliant Fuel Types

Reliant models in our data come in 2 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

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