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KHX 251W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHX 251W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 90,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 89,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 88,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,877 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 87,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,450 miles

slight blow from o/s/f downpipe

Pass 13 May 2013 87,236 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f to rear brake pipe

Fail 13 May 2013 87,236 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slight corrosion on o/s/f to rear brake pipe

Pass 24 May 2012 87,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 86,915 miles

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODING + SLIGHT OIL LEAK + SLIGHT GEARBOX LEAK....

Pass 7 May 2010 86,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,285 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

OIL LEAK

STEERING RACK PIPE'S CORRODED

SUMP CORRODING

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPE'S CORRODING

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE'S CORRODING

Pass 15 Nov 2007 86,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front trunion/fulcrumm pin slight play

underside metal work rusting

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,904 miles

chassis and suspension rusting n/s front fulcrum and bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2005 85,708 miles

chassis and suspensions rusting slight play in trunions and fulcrums

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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KHX 251W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KHX 251W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHX 251W?

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What year was KHX 251W registered?

KHX 251W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 December 1980.

Is KHX 251W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHX 251W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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