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NKN 513P

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,997 mi
Last recorded3,997 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKN 513P
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 3,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 3,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both lower trunions (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 3,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both lower trunions (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 3,629 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 3,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 3,594 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 3,594 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 3,594 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2009 3,588 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 3,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,539 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 3,531 miles

Centre Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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NKN 513P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NKN 513P, 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 NKN 513P registered?

NKN 513P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NKN 513P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKN 513P shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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