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MYS 290P

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,364 mi
Last recorded69,364 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYS 290P
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,540 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,540 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,713 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 59,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,103 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 52,325 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 52,325 miles

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

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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MYS 290P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,507 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 MYS 290P, 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 50 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 MYS 290P registered?

MYS 290P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 6 January 1976.

Is MYS 290P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYS 290P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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