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UPE 437S

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,188 mi
Last recorded32,188 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPE 437S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 32,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 32,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 28,421 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 28,252 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 22,016 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,480 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,404 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 12,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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UPE 437S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UPE 437S, 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 UPE 437S registered?

UPE 437S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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The MOT history for UPE 437S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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