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XKX 790X

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKX 790X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 61,522 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,594 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH RACK BOOTS (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 60,594 miles

Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNTINGS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking FUEL PUMP TO CARB PIPE LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH RACK BOOTS (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,172 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,152 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,814 miles

DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush N/S/F TOP FULCRUM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

POSSIBLE OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R HUB SEAL

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged FUEL PIPES ARE GETTING HARD (7.2.2)

SIGNS OF DRY COOLANT AROUND THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,624 miles

n/s/r hub leakinhg oil

Fail 9 Dec 2015 57,624 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights have no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r hub leakinhg oil

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,527 miles

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

surface corrosion on chassis and outriggers

Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,521 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis corroding

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,479 miles

oil leaks

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,285 miles

Oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,249 miles

exhaust rubbers detioriated

oil around n/s/r hub

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,781 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,140 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,918 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,835 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight play in steering column. oil around steering rack.

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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XKX 790X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 XKX 790X, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKX 790X registered?

XKX 790X is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 August 1981.

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