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TCA 828R

1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,732 mi
Last recorded14,732 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe57,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCA 828R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 14,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside wiper mark

Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,607 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 13,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,205 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2014 12,673 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,422 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 11,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 7,183 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 7,110 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 6,859 miles

both upper ball joints boots split

Fail 6 May 2009 6,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both upper ball joints boots split

Pass 6 May 2008 2,118 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 2,118 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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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TCA 828R is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TCA 828R, 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 TCA 828R registered?

TCA 828R is a 1976 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 September 1976.

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