MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing perishing
Oil leak. Slight play in prop UJ.
f/n/s brake is slower to rise
oil leaks
propshaft u/j are worn slight
Offside Front hub some play
Towbar component slightly damaged spring washer displaced (6.6.1)
pipes may chafe near gearbox
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Towbar component slightly damaged spring washer displaced (6.6.1)
pipes may chafe near gearbox
Towbar component slightly damaged washer displaced (6.6.1)
pipes may chafe near gearbox
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Towbar component slightly damaged washer displaced (6.6.1)
pipes may chafe near gearbox
bolt at front end of tow-bar misaligned with washer?
ends of tubular body reinforcement corroded
possible chafing to brake pipes by starter lead petrol pipe clutch cable and nearside rear parking brake cable ?
some deterioration to wiring -possible chafing around brake pipes to offside of engine?
tow-bar centre bolt short
bolt at front end of tow-bar misaligned with washer?
ends of tubular body reinforcement corroded
some deterioration to wiring -possible chafing around brake pipes near offside of engine ?
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
bolt at front end of tow-bar misaligned with washer?
brake pipes from master cylinder beside engine could chafe on fuel pipe?
ends of tubular body re-enforcement corroded
some deterioration to suspension etc
some signs of perishing and corrosion -especially to ends of steel body stiffeners
tow-bar front steady bolt washer displaced?
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight deterioration to suspension etc
some signs of perishing and corrosion -especially to ends of steel body stiffeners
tow -bar front steady bolt washer displaced?
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight deterioration to suspension etc
some signs of perishing and corrosion -especially to ends of steel body stiffeners
tow -bar front steady bolt washer displaced?
slight deterioration to suspension etc some minor perishing and corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components
How Reliable is the Reliant Kitten De Luxe?
Based on 2,848 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OLT 278W is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,146 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 OLT 278W, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Kitten De Luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OLT 278W registered?
OLT 278W is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 15 August 1980.
Is OLT 278W safe to buy?
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