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YNG 785S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,505 mi
Last recorded1,505 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNG 785S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2018 1,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak engine bay ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,917 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,281 miles

Drivers seat slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 92,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 917,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 85,703 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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YNG 785S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YNG 785S, 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.

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What year was YNG 785S registered?

YNG 785S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is YNG 785S safe to buy?

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