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KNH 88N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,385 mi
Last recorded11,385 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 88N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,385 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,643 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,840 miles

frnt brake balance near to limit

fuel cap seal getting perished/splitting

o/s/r parking brake efficiency slightly down

parking brake efficiency near to minimum limit

rear brake balance uneven

slight blow on exhausts

Fail 1 Jul 2008 8,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

fuel cap seal getting perished/splitting

o/s/r parking brake efficiency slightly down

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight blow on exhausts

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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KNH 88N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 KNH 88N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KNH 88N?

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What year was KNH 88N registered?

KNH 88N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 August 1974.

Is KNH 88N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNH 88N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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