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TLJ 689R

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 689R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 82,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,921 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

steering lock not working,drivers seat wont adjust

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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TLJ 689R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TLJ 689R, 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 TLJ 689R registered?

TLJ 689R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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