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XKV 818S

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve44,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 818S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 May 2018 77,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 77,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,162 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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XKV 818S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 44,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XKV 818S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XKV 818S?

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What year was XKV 818S registered?

XKV 818S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 16 January 1978.

Is XKV 818S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKV 818S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKV 818S have outstanding finance?

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