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A860 KEH

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,642 mi
Last recorded12,642 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA860 KEH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 12,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 7,174 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,157 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 7,139 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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A860 KEH is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A860 KEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A860 KEH registered?

A860 KEH is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A860 KEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A860 KEH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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