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CKK 780T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,338 mi
Last recorded40,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKK 780T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 40,338 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,873 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,904 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,123 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

free play in inner steering rack joints

front windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,189 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,342 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper linkage worn

n/s and o/s out riggers corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,265 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,851 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,343 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,343 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

all centre exhaust mountings perished

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,538 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine becoming smokey

wiper linkage poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,060 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

exhaust rubber mountings perished condition

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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CKK 780T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 CKK 780T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CKK 780T registered?

CKK 780T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 February 1979.

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