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KDA 555W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,830 mi
Last recorded21,830 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDA 555W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 21,830 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 21,830 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,361 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 21,361 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower bush (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 20,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 20,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 18,566 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 555W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KDA 555W, 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 KDA 555W registered?

KDA 555W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is KDA 555W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDA 555W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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