CarVerify

Free Car Check

KCH 84V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,817 mi
Last recorded68,817 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCH 84V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 68,817 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,411 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,183 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,365 miles

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

play at nearside of steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,350 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

play at nearside of steering rack

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
Full Reliant Scimitar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KCH 84V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 KCH 84V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KCH 84V?

You can check the full history of KCH 84V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KCH 84V registered?

KCH 84V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is KCH 84V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCH 84V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KCH 84V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KCH 84V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.