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PVJ 717R

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,017 mi
Last recorded21,017 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVJ 717R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 21,017 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 20,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 16,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 11,094 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 10,941 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 6,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 921 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 841 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 94,874 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 88,914 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 88,914 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 82,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 82,958 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 81,798 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 80,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 79,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 76,539 miles

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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PVJ 717R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 63,622 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 PVJ 717R, 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 49 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 PVJ 717R?

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What year was PVJ 717R registered?

PVJ 717R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 2 July 1977.

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The MOT history for PVJ 717R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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