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C169 KNH

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,497 mi
Last recorded87,497 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 KNH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 87,497 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,256 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,256 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside handbrake performance down

Fail 25 Jun 2011 85,777 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside handbrake performance down

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,699 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,641 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,484 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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C169 KNH is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C169 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 C169 KNH registered?

C169 KNH is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C169 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C169 KNH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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