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K252 XNK

1992 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Reliant Scimitar59,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 XNK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 108,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 108,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,800 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,800 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall repaired.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,800 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,800 miles

Slight play front lower swivels.

Slight play rear wheel bearings.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 108,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Slight play front lower swivels.

Slight play rear wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 107,493 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play top section steering column

Fail 18 Aug 2011 107,493 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play top section steering column

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,152 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play nearside section steering rack

slight play top section steering column

Fail 7 Jun 2010 104,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play nearside section steering rack

slight play top section steering column

Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear footbrakes just in balance

slight play in steering rack

slight play top section steering column

Pass 1 Feb 2008 93,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside section steering rack

slight play top section steering column

Fail 20 Dec 2006 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K252 XNK is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 K252 XNK, 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.

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K252 XNK is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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