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BKN 869Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,401 mi
Last recorded47,401 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKN 869Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,769 miles

steering shaft has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2019 38,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 37,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,871 miles

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

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

exaust systemfouling chassi o/side

Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,859 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exaust systemfouling chassi o/side

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,006 miles

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

slight dampness where master cyl connects to servo. Advise further investigation

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,441 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 32,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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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BKN 869Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BKN 869Y, 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 BKN 869Y registered?

BKN 869Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BKN 869Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKN 869Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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