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BNF 794T

1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,409 mi
Last recorded26,409 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe65,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 794T
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 26,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,093 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 20,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 18,698 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 16,701 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,003 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,706 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 11,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,971 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s front seat bealt slight fraying

rear shockabsorber bushes cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,766 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 5,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,480 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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BNF 794T is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BNF 794T, 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 BNF 794T registered?

BNF 794T is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 2 April 1979.

Is BNF 794T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNF 794T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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