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BOV 439V

1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,812 mi
Last recorded66,812 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe65,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOV 439V
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,812 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 66,802 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,483 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 66,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 66,176 miles

Front brakes off-balance. Nearside lags.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 66,171 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brakes off-balance. Nearside lags.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides light cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 65,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Top and bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides light cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,723 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 47,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,852 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,177 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,166 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,619 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 17,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 10,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BOV 439V is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BOV 439V, 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.

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What year was BOV 439V registered?

BOV 439V is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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