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G132 ELB

1989 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,649 mi
Last recorded36,649 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 ELB
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 36,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 36,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 36,597 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 36,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,424 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 35,977 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 35,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended retaining mount for belt detached,corroded (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 35,013 miles

Front small crack in front number plate,characters not afffected

Fail 7 Dec 2018 35,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front small crack in front number plate,characters not afffected

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 34,109 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,134 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,303 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,035 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 22,194 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G132 ELB is a 1989 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G132 ELB, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Kitten De Luxe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G132 ELB registered?

G132 ELB is a 1989 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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