MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine has a slight oil leak
o/s/f brake hose close to top suspension arm during lock to lock test
o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated
slight surface corrosion to complete chassis
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated
slight surface corrosion to complete chassis
BOTH front wiperblades slightly deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight surface corrosion to complete chassis
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
BOTH front brake flexys close to suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre flat
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r antiroll bar attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose but not insecure
spare tyre flat
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KBL 223W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 223W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KBL 223W registered?
KBL 223W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 March 1981.
Is KBL 223W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KBL 223W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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