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TEK 229S

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEK 229S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,003 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 73,003 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 69,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 69,240 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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TEK 229S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TEK 229S, 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

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What year was TEK 229S registered?

TEK 229S is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 14 October 1977.

Is TEK 229S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEK 229S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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