RELIANT · RELIANT SCIMITAR · Cars
RELIANT SCIMITAR Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 4,116 RELIANT SCIMITARs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 54 (1.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 62% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (4,116).
Rarer than 22% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the SCIMITAR
The Reliant Scimitar name was used for a series of sports car models produced by British car manufacturer Reliant between 1964 and 1986. During its 22-year production it evolved from a coupe (GT) into a sports estate (GTE), with a convertible variant (GTC) launched in 1980. All have a fibreglass body mounted on a steel box-section chassis, and Ford engines.
RELIANT SCIMITAR — questions & answers
How many RELIANT SCIMITAR are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 4,116 RELIANT SCIMITAR were still registered in the UK — 1,583 licensed and on the road, plus 2,533 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RELIANT SCIMITAR rare?
The RELIANT SCIMITAR is uncommon, with 4,116 still about, making it rarer than 22% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the RELIANT SCIMITAR increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RELIANT SCIMITAR on UK roads rose by 54 (1.3%).
What fuel do most RELIANT SCIMITAR use?
Most RELIANT SCIMITAR run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the RELIANT SCIMITAR peak?
The RELIANT SCIMITAR peaked at 4,116 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.