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KDA 982D

1966 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,856 mi
Last recorded9,856 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Reliant Scimitar49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDA 982D
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 9,856 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 9,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 9,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 9,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 9,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

seats have slight play in runners

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

seats have slight play in runners

Pass 1 Aug 2013 9,446 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 9,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 9,272 miles

battery insecure

Fail 19 May 2012 9,258 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

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 982D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 982D, 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 60 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDA 982D registered?

KDA 982D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 June 1966.

Is KDA 982D safe to buy?

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