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Reliant

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 2 models from 197 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).

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Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

197

Models

2

Years Covered

1990-2000

Most Popular

Robin

120 tests

About Reliant Cars

Reliant has an average MOT pass rate of 79% in our data. That's 6 points below the 85% average across all models in our data.

Reliant has 2 models in our data, covering 11 years (1990 to 2000).

Reliant Fuel Types

Reliant models in our data come in 2 petrol variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 848cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£230
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,810
Per month£151/mo

Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.

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How reliable is Reliant?

vs average of all models-6 points (85% avg)
Models with 85%+ pass rate0 of 2

All Reliant Models

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

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