Car statistics
Reliant Scimitar statistics
How many Reliant Scimitars are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,571 −2.1% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 2,497 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 596 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 5,169 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 61.4% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.7% of those licensed
How many Reliant Scimitars are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,571 Reliant Scimitars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,497 declared off the road (SORN). That is 69.6% fewer than the 5,169 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Reliant Scimitars licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5,169 |
| 1995 | 4,768 |
| 1996 | 4,598 |
| 1997 | 4,498 |
| 1998 | 4,182 |
| 1999 | 3,964 |
| 2000 | 3,529 |
| 2001 | 3,252 |
| 2002 | 2,991 |
| 2003 | 2,762 |
| 2004 | 2,606 |
| 2005 | 2,375 |
| 2006 | 2,023 |
| 2007 | 1,798 |
| 2008 | 1,619 |
| 2009 | 1,510 |
| 2010 | 1,421 |
| 2011 | 1,298 |
| 2012 | 1,265 |
| 2013 | 1,124 |
| 2014 | 1,110 |
| 2015 | 1,137 |
| 2016 | 1,128 |
| 2017 | 1,092 |
| 2018 | 1,257 |
| 2019 | 1,372 |
| 2020 | 1,406 |
| 2021 | 1,502 |
| 2022 | 1,578 |
| 2023 | 1,599 |
| 2024 | 1,649 |
| 2025 | 1,583 |
| 2026 | 1,571 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Reliant Scimitar MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Reliant Scimitars in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Reliant Scimitar engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 1,596 Reliant Scimitars licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 68.5% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 17.3% have an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has grown from 59.3% in 2014 to 68.5%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 1,094 licensed | 68.5% |
| 2,701cc to 2,800cc 276 licensed | 17.3% |
| 2,501cc to 2,600cc 38 licensed | 2.4% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 37 licensed | 2.3% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 37 licensed | 2.3% |
| 3,001cc to 3,100cc 28 licensed | 1.8% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 11 licensed | 0.7% |
| Other sizes 75 licensed | 4.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,901–3,000cc | Petrol | 1,091 | 68.4% |
| 2,701–2,800cc | Petrol | 276 | 17.3% |
| 2,501–2,600cc | Petrol | 38 | 2.4% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 37 | 2.3% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Petrol | 36 | 2.3% |
| 3,001–3,100cc | Petrol | 28 | 1.8% |
| 3,501–3,600cc | Petrol | 28 | 1.8% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,901–3,000cc | 2,701–2,800cc | 2,501–2,600cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 59.3% | 14.3% | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 58.9% | 15.0% | 3.5% | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 58.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| 2017 | 60.6% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 65.8% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 66.8% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 71.3% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 71.0% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 70.1% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 69.3% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 68.6% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 68.5% | 17.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Reliant Scimitar safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Reliant Scimitar in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Reliant Scimitar. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Reliant Scimitar with other Reliant models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Scimitar | 1,571 | −2.1% | 2,497 | 596 | Petrol |
| Reliant Kitten | 166 | +4.4% | 223 | 1049 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,068 Scimitar records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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