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PVG 299R

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,347 mi
Last recorded70,347 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVG 299R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,979 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,625 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,595 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

front wheel bearing slight noise

handbrake cables worn

play in steering rack

rear lens painted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,998 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wheel bearings slight noise

play in steering rack

rear lens painted

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,998 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearings slight noise

play in steering rack

rear lens painted

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,060 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on side walls

front wheel bearings slight noise both

play in steering rack

rear lens painted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 67,059 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on side walls

front wheel bearings slight noise both

play in steering rack

rear lens painted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,292 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear lens painted

slight play in steering rack

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/f

tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,486 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear lens painted

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,419 miles

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Fail 19 Jun 2007 64,419 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door broken

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

rear lens painted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,534 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

play in steering rack

rear lens painted

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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PVG 299R is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PVG 299R, 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 PVG 299R registered?

PVG 299R is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is PVG 299R safe to buy?

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