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C529 KGH

1986 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,085 mi
Last recorded68,085 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC529 KGH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,731 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 66,273 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken/missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,216 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 64,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,229 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,225 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 60,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 59,444 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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C529 KGH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C529 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 C529 KGH registered?

C529 KGH is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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