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APH 965T

1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,256 mi
Last recorded54,256 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe65,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 965T
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,256 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 43,938 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,938 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,076 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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APH 965T is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 65,083 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 APH 965T, 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 47 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 APH 965T registered?

APH 965T is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 7 April 1979.

Is APH 965T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APH 965T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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