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AKL 285T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,348 mi
Last recorded47,348 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKL 285T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 47,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 47,348 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,903 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,570 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,796 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,881 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,123 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 14,884 miles

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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AKL 285T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKL 285T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKL 285T registered?

AKL 285T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 August 1978.

Is AKL 285T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKL 285T shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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