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FNE 303V

1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe65,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNE 303V
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,656 miles

rear diff seal leaking

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2014 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear diff seal leaking

Play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,605 miles

both registration plates deteriorated

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,460 miles

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

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

nearside front innerarch has a small hole in the fiberglass

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking between tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,402 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 80,727 miles

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake efforts low compared to offside. Advise further examination.

tread of offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Nov 2006 80,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tread of offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2005 80,189 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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FNE 303V is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FNE 303V, 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 FNE 303V registered?

FNE 303V is a 1979 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is FNE 303V safe to buy?

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