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PVB 500S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,394 mi
Last recorded18,394 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVB 500S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,562 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in the upper steering collum

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,490 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 15,488 miles

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

slight play in ofside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,421 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2008 133,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 107,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside and offside centre bracket s corrioned

Fail 10 Aug 2007 106,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside and offside centre support brackrts corrioned

Pass 3 May 2006 83,664 miles

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

nearside rear body mount corrioned

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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PVB 500S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVB 500S, 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 PVB 500S?

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What year was PVB 500S registered?

PVB 500S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is PVB 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVB 500S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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