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KAR 770G

1969 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

38,373 mi
Last recorded38,373 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1969 Reliant Scimitar46,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 770G
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,373 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrision to chassis

slight play in lower suspension arms

Pass 27 May 2011 36,483 miles

All front suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear beam has been repaired by welding

Slight sucface corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2011 36,483 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All front suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear beam has been repaired by welding

Slight sucface corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2011 36,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,773 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 35,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,727 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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KAR 770G is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1969 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,061 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 KAR 770G, 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 57 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAR 770G registered?

KAR 770G is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 May 1969.

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