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VKL 265S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,814 mi
Last recorded8,814 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKL 265S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine oil leak

advise exhaust rubbers perished

advise nearside rear tyre 3mm

advise offside rear tyre 2mm

advise slight exhaust blow

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 8,805 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine oil leak

advise exhaust rubbers perished

advise nearside rear tyre 3mm

advise offside rear tyre 2mm

advise slight exhaust blow

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 8,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,584 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 98,885 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,153 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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VKL 265S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VKL 265S, 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 VKL 265S registered?

VKL 265S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 November 1977.

Is VKL 265S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKL 265S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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