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K281 MGN

1993 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,169 mi
Last recorded40,169 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 MGN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear service brake performance could better

Fail 9 Oct 2019 40,169 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear service brake performance could better

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 40,127 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 40,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 40,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,456 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 24,449 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine misfire

Pass 21 May 2014 16,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 11,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 11,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,093 miles

OSR footbrake performance low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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K281 MGN is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,644 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 K281 MGN, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K281 MGN registered?

K281 MGN is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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