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WEL 205S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,048 mi
Last recorded75,048 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEL 205S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 70,758 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,000 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,296 miles

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

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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WEL 205S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,656 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 WEL 205S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Kitten De Luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEL 205S registered?

WEL 205S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is WEL 205S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEL 205S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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