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C165 KNH

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 KNH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 83,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door difficult to open

Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door difficult to open

Pass 24 May 2006 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C165 KNH is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 C165 KNH, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C165 KNH registered?

C165 KNH is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C165 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C165 KNH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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