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KVP 465W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVP 465W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 81,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 81,114 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 80,351 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 80,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,882 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 77,427 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 73,208 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 73,208 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,602 miles

Oil leak

underside undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,602 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rack gaitors damp possible rack seals leaking slightly

underside undersealed

Pass 18 May 2013 67,969 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 67,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 67,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,696 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,821 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 63,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,921 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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KVP 465W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KVP 465W, 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 KVP 465W registered?

KVP 465W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 March 1981.

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