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KKR 381V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,738 mi
Last recorded22,738 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKR 381V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 22,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,228 miles

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

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

Rear body mounts and plates rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear outriggers rusty

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 10 Nov 2017 21,223 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear body mounts and plates rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear outriggers rusty

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

front discs rusty

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,957 miles

Nearside and Offside front seat belts slow to retract and webbing frayed

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Surface corrosion on chassis outriggers

Fail 5 Oct 2016 20,955 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Cooling fan not cutting in

Exhaust rubbers splitting

Front exhaust minor leak at offside manifold joint

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside and Offside front anti roll bar link rubbers split

Nearside and Offside front seat belts slow to retract and webbing frayed

Nearside and Offside front upper wishbone bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

Power steering pipes corroded

Surface corrosion on chassis outriggers

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,418 miles

N/s/f tyre is perished and cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2015 18,417 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort service (3.7.B.5a)

N/s/f tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,313 miles

advise corrosion to front disc's

advise nearside rear axle hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2014 18,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to front disc's

advise nearside rear axle hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre is slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,081 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,078 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 18,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,935 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,911 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion of under body chassis # parts

top n/s #o/s suspension arm busher breaking up

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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KKR 381V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKR 381V, 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 KKR 381V registered?

KKR 381V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 June 1980.

Is KKR 381V safe to buy?

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