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KDA 549W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,582 mi
Last recorded78,582 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDA 549W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2019 78,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in N.S.F inner track rod

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,422 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,034 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,566 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 66,644 miles

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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KDA 549W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KDA 549W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDA 549W registered?

KDA 549W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 May 1981.

Is KDA 549W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDA 549W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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