Reliant Kitten De Luxe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Reliant Kitten De Luxe reliable? We analysed 2,848 real MOT tests across 358 vehicles to find out.
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The Reliant Kitten De Luxe is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive and brakes imbalanced across an axle. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Reliant Kitten De Luxe.
Reliant Kitten De Luxe Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Reliant Kitten De Luxe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Reliant Kitten De Luxe MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Reliant Kitten De Luxe to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Reliant Kitten De Luxe Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Reliant Kitten De Luxe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Reliant Kitten De Luxe Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Reliant Kitten De Luxe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Reliant Kitten De Luxe MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Reliant Kitten De Luxe year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 153 | 79.1% | 33,267 | 66,967 | 85,310 |
| 1980 | 159 | 78.0% | 40,557 | 49,146 | 63,102 |
| 1979 | 215 | 73.5% | 31,649 | 65,083 | 82,795 |
| 1978 | 412 | 66.7% | 21,466 | 55,656 | 78,106 |
| 1977 | 751 | 70.7% | 30,474 | 63,622 | 80,210 |
| 1976 | 870 | 70.0% | 25,146 | 57,507 | 73,172 |
| 1975 | 86 | 60.5% | 11,254 | 16,765 | 52,306 |
How Long Does a Reliant Kitten De Luxe Last?
Based on 358 Reliant Kitten De Luxe vehicles on UK roads.
Reliant Kitten De Luxe Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Reliant Kitten De Luxe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Reliant Kitten De Luxe
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.1% MOT pass rate from 153 tests
60.5% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Reliant Kitten De Luxe is 1981, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.1% across 153 tests. The 1975 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Reliant Kitten De Luxe Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Kitten De Luxe THIS CAR | 70.7% | 2,848 | 56,217 mi | 51 yrs |
| Reliant Robin | 71% | 50,844 | 43,760 mi | 50 yrs |
| Reliant Rialto | 72% | 33,460 | 52,257 mi | 44 yrs |
| Reliant Scimitar | 73.5% | 31,230 | 53,975 mi | 60 yrs |
| Renault Modus Expression 16V | 77.5% | 1,315 | 72,224 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Reliant Robin (71.0% pass rate) and the Reliant Rialto (72.0% pass rate), the Reliant Kitten De Luxe trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Reliant Kitten De Luxe has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.7% across 2,848 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Reliant Kitten De Luxe are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (186 recorded failures), exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (151), and brakes imbalanced across an axle (130). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Reliant Kitten De Luxe owner drives around 1,303 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Reliant Kitten De Luxe models stay on UK roads for around 51 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.