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NKS 649K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,612 mi
Last recorded70,612 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKS 649K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,877 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,877 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 667,354 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,955 miles

n/s/r brake is tight

Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,527 miles

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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NKS 649K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKS 649K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKS 649K registered?

NKS 649K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is NKS 649K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKS 649K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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