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KEH 417N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEH 417N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 11,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 9,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 7,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 7,406 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 5,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,550 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 2,405 miles

battery secured on an angle with a luggage strap but secure at time of test

both front caliper feed pipes getting corroded

engine oil leak

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

some corrosion pedal box and mounting points

some damage tow bar wiring

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2012 2,400 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

battery secured on an angle with a luggage strap but secure at time of test

both front caliper feed pipes getting corroded

engine oil leak

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

some corrosion pedal box and mounting points

some damage tow bar wiring

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2008 2,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,355 miles

smoke from exhaust

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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KEH 417N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 KEH 417N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KEH 417N registered?

KEH 417N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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