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K69 HEX

1992 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,235 mi
Last recorded13,235 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Reliant Scimitar59,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK69 HEX
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 13,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant overflowing from expansion tank by end of emissions test

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

interior rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,612 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

headlight images deteriorated

tyres perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 12,608 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs pitted

rear flexy fuel hoses perishing

tyres perishing

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 12,140 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 12,140 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.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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K69 HEX is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K69 HEX, 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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What year was K69 HEX registered?

K69 HEX is a 1992 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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