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C718 KEE

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,750 mi
Last recorded72,750 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC718 KEE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,750 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 72,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,358 miles

nearside rear suspension arm outer bush dislocated

poor pattern to offside and nearside headlamp dipped beam images

Fail 21 Apr 2022 70,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension arm outer bush dislocated

poor pattern to offside and nearside headlamp dipped beam images

Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

poor pattern to offside and nearside headlamp dipped beams

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2021 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

poor pattern to offside and nearside headlamp dipped beams

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,684 miles

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

poor pattern to offside and nearside headlamp dipped beams

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,566 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 67,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2005 65,789 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 6,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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C718 KEE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C718 KEE, 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 C718 KEE registered?

C718 KEE is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 September 1985.

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