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KOX 254W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,586 mi
Last recorded26,586 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOX 254W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,586 miles

All suspension bushes & ball joint dust covers show general age related wear/perishing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,507 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 26,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,936 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 25,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,319 miles

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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KOX 254W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KOX 254W, 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 KOX 254W registered?

KOX 254W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is KOX 254W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOX 254W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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