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VLU 427S

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,983 mi
Last recorded12,983 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLU 427S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,983 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 12,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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VLU 427S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VLU 427S, 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 VLU 427S?

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What year was VLU 427S registered?

VLU 427S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VLU 427S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLU 427S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLU 427S have outstanding finance?

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