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XVY 439R

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVY 439R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,579 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,320 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 87,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 85,629 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,207 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 81,190 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,980 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 78,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 76,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,377 miles

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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XVY 439R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XVY 439R, 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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XVY 439R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 11 January 1977.

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