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RVE 729S

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,833 mi
Last recorded75,833 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVE 729S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,540 miles

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,540 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,462 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,110 miles

Unable to asertain corroion in prescribed area's due to extensive underseal.

Intermitten fault on headlight switch.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,405 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,959 miles

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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RVE 729S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 63,622 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 RVE 729S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Kitten De Luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RVE 729S registered?

RVE 729S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 14 November 1977.

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The MOT history for RVE 729S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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