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BKV 765T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,719 mi
Last recorded12,719 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 765T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,719 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 12,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 12,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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BKV 765T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 BKV 765T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BKV 765T?

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What year was BKV 765T registered?

BKV 765T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 March 1979.

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