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OMC 509R

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,559 mi
Last recorded48,559 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 509R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 48,559 miles

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

Rear tyres very close o rubbing springs

Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear tyres very close o rubbing springs

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,453 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,451 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres inner walls very close to road springs

Pass 13 May 2014 45,235 miles

inner walls of rear tyres very close to leaf springs

Fail 13 May 2014 45,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner walls of rear tyres very close to leaf springs

Pass 3 May 2013 44,310 miles

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

front tyres cracking in tread

rear tyres very close to springs

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

front tyres cracking in tread

rear tyres very close to springs

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,291 miles

n/s head lamp slightly dim

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread

Fail 23 Apr 2012 43,291 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s head lamp slightly dim

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,096 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,366 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2009 37,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,169 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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OMC 509R is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OMC 509R, 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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What year was OMC 509R registered?

OMC 509R is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 25 October 1976.

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