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KCX 488S

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve44,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCX 488S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,601 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,601 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,601 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 68,601 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,699 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,046 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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KCX 488S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KCX 488S, 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.

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What year was KCX 488S registered?

KCX 488S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 6 April 1978.

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