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VUF 178S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,838 mi
Last recorded77,838 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 178S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,838 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 77,838 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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VUF 178S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,656 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 VUF 178S, 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 48 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 VUF 178S?

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What year was VUF 178S registered?

VUF 178S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 9 March 1978.

Is VUF 178S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUF 178S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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