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KYJ 918W

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,861 mi
Last recorded97,861 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYJ 918W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,861 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,856 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,856 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 92,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2018 90,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,690 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 89,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2016 88,363 miles

play in offside steering track rod

Pass 6 May 2015 86,584 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 86,584 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,277 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,277 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 83,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,195 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,506 miles

Oil leak

play in offside rack end

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,476 miles

o/s/f steering rack end ball joint slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,476 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s/f steering rack end ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 82,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 1 May 2007 81,696 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,696 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

slight play in steering rack o/s/f rod end

Pass 28 Apr 2006 81,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KYJ 918W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 KYJ 918W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KYJ 918W registered?

KYJ 918W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 October 1980.

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