MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak
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
Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)
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)
play in offside steering track rod
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)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Oil leak
play in offside rack end
o/s/f steering rack end ball joint slight play
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
o/s/f steering rack end ball joint slight play
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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