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KEG 804W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,382 mi
Last recorded25,382 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEG 804W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 25,382 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s and n/s rear hub oil leaking down back plates

Pass 29 May 2020 25,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight oil leak both rear hubs

Pass 21 May 2019 24,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

boot lock broken

oil leak nearside rear hub

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2018 24,513 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot lock broken

oil leak from nearside rear hub

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings?

Fail 2 May 2018 24,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot lock broken

oil leak from nearside rear hub

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings?

Pass 26 May 2017 24,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak from nearside rear hub oil seal

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2016 23,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner [both] (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 22,768 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight fluid leak from n/s/r hub area

Fail 5 May 2015 22,768 miles

Coolant leak

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight fluid leak from n/s/r hub area

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,284 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 20,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 17,535 miles

Corrosion at rear belts wheelarch mounts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KEG 804W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KEG 804W, 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 KEG 804W registered?

KEG 804W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is KEG 804W safe to buy?

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