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C173 KNH

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,054 mi
Last recorded52,054 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC173 KNH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,054 miles

steering stiff

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

steering stiff

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,435 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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C173 KNH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 C173 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 40 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 C173 KNH?

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What year was C173 KNH registered?

C173 KNH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C173 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C173 KNH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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