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SFE 968R

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,020 mi
Last recorded71,020 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFE 968R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 71,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 66,048 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 66,048 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 62,033 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from engine

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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SFE 968R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SFE 968R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFE 968R?

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What year was SFE 968R registered?

SFE 968R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 19 January 1977.

Is SFE 968R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFE 968R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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