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C525 KGH

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,295 mi
Last recorded20,295 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 KGH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 20,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,295 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 20,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 20,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,295 miles

Nearside exhaust cracked at silencer

Fail 3 May 2016 20,295 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Alternator drive belt chafing coolant hose

Nearside exhaust cracked at silencer

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,295 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,295 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bolt missing from front nearside of rear gear box mount

engine gear box and rear diff oil leaks

exhaust rubbers execivly perished

front cross support bracket missing

offside centre exhaust rubber missing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,295 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bolt missing from front nearside of rear gear box mount

engine gear box and rear diff oil leaks

exhaust rubbers execivly perished

front cross support bracket missing

offside centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,293 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2007 20,295 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2006 20,295 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,295 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C525 KGH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C525 KGH, 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.

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What year was C525 KGH registered?

C525 KGH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 March 1986.

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