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BKH 616X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,849 mi
Last recorded58,849 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKH 616X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,849 miles

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING LOOSE

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,767 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,538 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 58,538 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 58,141 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

various oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2011 57,854 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 57,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,755 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight play on front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,587 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,157 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BKH 616X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 BKH 616X, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKH 616X registered?

BKH 616X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 April 1982.

Is BKH 616X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKH 616X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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