MOT Status
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66,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Slight play steering arm.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside tyres and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested headlights inop (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside tyres and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
oil leak
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres has cracks on outside wall
All tyres perished
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All tyres perished
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
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AFK 166X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 AFK 166X, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AFK 166X registered?
AFK 166X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is AFK 166X safe to buy?
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