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KVX 554P

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 554P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,841 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,794 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake disks scored on the inner surface

offside front brake disks scored on the inner surface

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,934 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

broken earth strap on offside front upper wishbone

nearside front brake disk has slight scoring

offside front brake disk has some scoring

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,086 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,086 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

N/S/F steering track rod inner ball joint has some play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,530 miles

N/S/F steering rack track rod inner ball joint has some play.

O/S/R wheel bearing has some vertical lift.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,280 miles

Front pad sensors disconnected

Fail 31 May 2007 29,274 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front pad sensors disconnected

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,943 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 26,942 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2006 26,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

antiroll bar link bushes perishing

poor repair to offside front pipe

slight leak from rear silencers

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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KVX 554P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 KVX 554P, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVX 554P registered?

KVX 554P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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