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KMK 1W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,916 mi
Last recorded72,916 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMK 1W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,916 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,404 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 72,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,233 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,887 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,338 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 71,336 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,258 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust system mountings deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,920 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 70,918 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,750 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

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

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

Oil leak

battery security

boot struts u/s

indicator switch & wiper switch security poor

n/s & o/s front upper suspension arm bushes are excessivley deteriorated

n/s & o/s headlamp beam patterns are poor

n/s & o/s rear back plates are slightly damp?

n/s of front bumper cracked

rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

signs of slight movement at n/s/f body mounting

squeak from brake pedal

steering rack mounts corroded

very slight corrosion to chassis

washer bottle leaking?

Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 70,750 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery security poor

boot struts u/s

front registration plate cracked

indicator & wiper switch security?

n/s & o/s front upper suspension arm bushes are excessivley deteriorated!

n/s & o/s headlamp beam patterns are poor

n/s & o/s rear back plates slightly damp?

n/s center exhaust clamp defective/loose

n/s of front bumper cracked

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked

n/s/r registration plate light slightly dim

rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

rear registration plate cracked

screw in o/s/r tyre

signs of slight movement at n/s/f body mounting

slight bind n/s/r wheel

squeak from brake pedal?

steering rack mounts corroded

very slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2007 70,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,602 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 69,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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KMK 1W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KMK 1W, 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.

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What year was KMK 1W registered?

KMK 1W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 January 1981.

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