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PNA 597W

1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNA 597W
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,642 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 89,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,734 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis sections slightly corroded

slight play steering rack

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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PNA 597W is a 1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PNA 597W, 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

How do I check the history of PNA 597W?

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What year was PNA 597W registered?

PNA 597W is a 1981 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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The MOT history for PNA 597W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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