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KRD 55L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRD 55L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,388 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,982 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 87,982 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 84,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,069 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

hazards flash fast

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak general ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 74,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak general ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,113 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,788 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,969 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,117 miles

freeplay in offside front lower trunion joint

water pump leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

freeplay in offside front lower trunion joint

water pump leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,977 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,100 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,020 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower trunions have slight play

plug lead rubbing on steering column

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,020 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front lower trunions have slight play

plug lead rubbing on steering column

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 48,512 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 48,512 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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KRD 55L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 KRD 55L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRD 55L registered?

KRD 55L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 February 1973.

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