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KWU 648J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,163 mi
Last recorded30,163 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 648J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,163 miles

o/s/f shock absorber bushes in poor condition.

oil leak n/s/r hub.

play in propshaft rear u/j.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 30,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f shock absorber bushes in poor condition.

oil leak n/s/r hub.

play in propshaft rear u/j.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,745 miles

brake discs corroded

chassis corroded all over

shock shafts corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2010 29,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs corroded

chassis corroded all over

shock shafts corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,741 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 29,740 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear diff leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,212 miles

advise rear back plates damp

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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KWU 648J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 KWU 648J, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWU 648J registered?

KWU 648J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 March 1971.

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