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RKB 467T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 467T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,479 miles

Offside Front body mount has slight corrosion

front upper wishbone bushes slightly worn

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2017 56,476 miles

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

Offside Front body mount has slight corrosion

front upper wishbone bushes slightly worn

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,430 miles

n/s/f body out rigger corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,212 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING.

EXHAUST CORRODING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT WORKING.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

CHASSIS CORRODING.

EXHAUST CORRODING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT WORKING.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,281 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,302 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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RKB 467T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 RKB 467T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKB 467T registered?

RKB 467T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is RKB 467T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKB 467T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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