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KVW 258N

1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 258N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,266 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,851 miles

front wheel bearing has slight movment on near side front

Fail 7 Sep 2009 87,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wheel bearing has slight movment on near side front

Pass 28 Jun 2008 87,775 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 87,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 86,994 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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KVW 258N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVW 258N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVW 258N registered?

KVW 258N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 14 July 1975.

Is KVW 258N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVW 258N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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