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OCL 742P

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,441 mi
Last recorded88,441 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 742P
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,885 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 38,504 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,759 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 5,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 19 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19 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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OCL 742P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OCL 742P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCL 742P registered?

OCL 742P is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 2 June 1976.

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