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OLT 281W

1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,045 mi
Last recorded84,045 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe49,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLT 281W
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,769 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,014 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,014 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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OLT 281W is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OLT 281W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLT 281W registered?

OLT 281W is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 12 September 1980.

Is OLT 281W safe to buy?

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