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MUD 340S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,372 mi
Last recorded20,372 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 340S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,372 miles

Chassis corrosion over almost all full length, none found excessive.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 20,372 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis corrosion over almost all full length, none found excessive.

Noted water leaking from radiator overflow while engine running.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,372 miles

Rear spring prescribed areas corroded (both sides), not excessively.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 20,372 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear spring prescribed areas corroded (both sides), not excessively.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,327 miles

Front tyres deteriorated, not excessively & no reinforcing seen.

Front tyres wearing close to limit.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 20,372 miles

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

Front tyres worn close to limit & deteriorated, not excessively.

Front wheel bearing play (nearside), not excessive.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2005 20,372 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside headlamp deteriorated, not excessively.

Slight side to side movement, front wheels, not excessive.

How Reliable is the Reliant Kitten De Luxe?

Based on 2,848 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
1,303
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 151
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 130
parking brake recording little or no effort 114
Stop lamp not working 87
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MUD 340S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,656 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 Kitten De Luxe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUD 340S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Kitten De Luxe typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Kitten De Luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUD 340S?

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What year was MUD 340S registered?

MUD 340S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 20 July 1978.

Is MUD 340S safe to buy?

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