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JJW 961W

1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJW 961W
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 46,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 45,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 43,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 43,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 39,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 39,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 38,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,955 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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JJW 961W is a 1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 66,967 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 JJW 961W, 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 45 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 JJW 961W registered?

JJW 961W is a 1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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