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BFR 253V

1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,537 mi
Last recorded31,537 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe49,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 253V
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,297 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,293 miles

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Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,829 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 22,427 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,811 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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BFR 253V is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,146 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 BFR 253V, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Kitten De Luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFR 253V registered?

BFR 253V is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 18 June 1980.

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