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XCA 361R

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,680 mi
Last recorded56,680 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 361R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 56,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,850 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 43,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis genral light corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,544 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 7,005 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 85,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XCA 361R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XCA 361R, 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

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What year was XCA 361R registered?

XCA 361R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is XCA 361R safe to buy?

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