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SKL 450R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,844 mi
Last recorded26,844 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 450R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 26,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,398 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 21,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported o/s (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak on engine

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak on engine

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,232 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 19,173 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,177 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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SKL 450R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKL 450R, 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 SKL 450R registered?

SKL 450R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 March 1977.

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