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RVW 231W

1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,070 mi
Last recorded52,070 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe49,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVW 231W
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,070 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,960 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,243 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 51,238 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,109 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,820 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,853 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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RVW 231W is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RVW 231W, 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 RVW 231W registered?

RVW 231W is a 1980 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is RVW 231W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVW 231W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVW 231W have outstanding finance?

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