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MKB 643R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKB 643R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 97,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,983 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,983 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,873 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,873 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 96,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 96,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 95,996 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 95,986 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,045 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 94,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 94,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,858 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 92,885 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 92,863 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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MKB 643R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 MKB 643R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKB 643R registered?

MKB 643R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is MKB 643R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKB 643R shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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