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KBJ 207N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 207N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,186 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front out riggers corroded

o/s/r diagonal support corroding

poss noisey idler pulley bearing

running on 5 cyls

water pump leaking

windscreen getting cloudy around edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 91,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

diagonal support o/s starting to corrode at chassis

front outriggers corroded at sill channel but secure

noise from engine ,,,water pump / idler pulley bearing / alternator bearing ?

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,696 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front outriggers and sill channels corroded

advise outer edge of windscreen clouding

o/s diagonal support corroded

one exhaust clap broken

Pass 22 May 2010 91,152 miles

out rigger to sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,427 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,426 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BODY OUT RIGGERS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,729 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 88,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

SLIGHT RUSTING OF INNER SURFACE OF FRONT DISCS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 86,005 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front outriggers and side rails at front end corroded

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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KBJ 207N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 KBJ 207N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBJ 207N registered?

KBJ 207N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 February 1975.

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