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KVP 934P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,940 mi
Last recorded23,940 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVP 934P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,738 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT LEAK TO N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,328 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,072 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

Pass 7 May 2014 22,782 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

Pass 7 May 2013 22,569 miles

O/S/R HANDBRAKE LOW

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM O/S CENTRE SILENCER

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,279 miles

Axle oil leaking on to back plates but not on brakes.

Has slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,710 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 21,434 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 21,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering colunm bottom bearing slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,301 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,235 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 20,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 934P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 934P, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVP 934P registered?

KVP 934P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 January 1976.

Is KVP 934P safe to buy?

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