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LCC 587P

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,589 mi
Last recorded32,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCC 587P
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,589 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,703 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,295 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 28,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 26,787 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,567 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front suspension unit top rubber mount deteriorated

play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2012 25,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front suspension unit top rubber mount deteriorated

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,659 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,369 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,894 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 20,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,904 miles

play in n/s and o/s steering rack

play in n/s front anti-roll bar bush

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,495 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 16,466 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LCC 587P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,507 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 LCC 587P, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Kitten De Luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LCC 587P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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