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LEP 189P

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEP 189P
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,654 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 68,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.6% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1600hc (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak

one offside rear body mounting bolt insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,654 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

one offside rear body mounting bolt insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake slightly grabing

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear chassis corroded. Non prescribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

H.C emissions close to limit

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear chassis corroded. Non prescribed area

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,654 miles

HC emissions high at idle

engine oil leak

long travel to brake pedal

oil leaking from rear differential

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,654 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

HC emissions high at idle

engine oil leak

oil leaking from rear differential

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 13 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 68,654 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,655 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,654 miles

Both steering rack gaiter clips missing

Exhaust system in contact with prop shaft

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear flexible brake hose slightly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2009 68,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both steering rack gaiter clips missing

Exhaust system in contact with prop shaft

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear flexible brake hose slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2008 68,654 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly frayed

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear brake hose slightly perished

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jul 2008 68,654 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly frayed

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake hose slightly perished

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

engine oil leak

oil leaking from rear differential

slight noise from nearside front and offside front wheel bearings

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Jul 2007 68,654 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine oil leak

oil leaking from rear differential

slight noise from nearside front and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2005 68,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight binding to offside rear brake

Fail 17 Oct 2005 68,654 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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LEP 189P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LEP 189P, 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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LEP 189P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 23 February 1976.

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