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K21 KDM

1992 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,032 mi
Last recorded22,032 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Reliant Scimitar59,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 KDM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 22,032 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 22,032 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,487 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 21,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery clamp loose. Tighten battery clamp. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,462 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 21,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 21,011 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 21,009 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,343 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 20,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,826 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,330 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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K21 KDM is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 59,205 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 K21 KDM, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K21 KDM registered?

K21 KDM is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K21 KDM safe to buy?

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