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KFL 271G

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,022 mi
Last recorded37,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 271G
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 37,022 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive infront of o/s/r wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,661 miles

Hazard warning not working

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 36,658 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning not working

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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,111 miles

Hazard warning faulty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 36,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure Central exhaust mount rubber rings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning faulty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,204 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s front out riggers

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,906 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2016 29,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,544 miles

slite split in n/s steering rack boot

Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,859 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 25,854 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

back lash in diff pinion

n/s/f shocker has slightly reduced damping effect

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge but still leagal

slight diff pinion oil leak

slight knocking from prop c/v

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,425 miles

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

lower column bush has slight play in it

o/s of windscreen starting to go cloudy

o/s/f trunion starting to creak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,832 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 9,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

a little play in the n/s/f trunion at verticle link

small amount of play in prop c/v joint

Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,406 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 3,406 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,621 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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KFL 271G is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 KFL 271G, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KFL 271G registered?

KFL 271G is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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