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EMB 755S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMB 755S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 61,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 16,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 16,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 16,395 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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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EMB 755S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,656 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 EMB 755S, 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 48 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 EMB 755S registered?

EMB 755S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 28 July 1978.

Is EMB 755S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMB 755S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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