MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
center exhaust system mountings deteriorated
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)
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?
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)
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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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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KMK 1W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 January 1981.
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