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FKO 561Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,784 mi
Last recorded15,784 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 561Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,784 miles

front brake on the maximum imbalance of 25 percent

Pass 5 May 2009 12,747 miles

nearside rack boot damp

pipe out of front of rack slight damage

Fail 28 Apr 2009 12,661 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rack boot damp

pipe out of front of rack slight damage

Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,152 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust rubbers

handbrake travel

oil leak

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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FKO 561Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 FKO 561Y, 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 43 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 FKO 561Y?

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What year was FKO 561Y registered?

FKO 561Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is FKO 561Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKO 561Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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