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KBL 106L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,666 mi
Last recorded89,666 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 106L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,563 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,489 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 88,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,333 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 87,812 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 87,812 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 87,263 miles

chip in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,225 miles

chip in screen

clamp on n/s rear exhaust box missing

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/r and o/s/r tyrewalls starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2013 87,108 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 86,942 miles

front brakes 20% out of ballance this could be dangerous in wet or icy conditions

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,689 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,649 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,624 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 82,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,399 miles

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

sump porus and leaking oil

Fail 18 Jun 2007 80,399 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2006 77,832 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KBL 106L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 KBL 106L, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBL 106L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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