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WPR 587S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,315 mi
Last recorded1,315 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPR 587S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 1,315 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 1,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 369 miles

head light output slightly dull

Fail 14 Jul 2016 344 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

hand brake performance poor

head light reflectors dulled

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,580 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steel type wheel rims fitted to rear axle,alloy style wheel rims fitted to front axle

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,822 miles

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

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

movement in stearing coloum

offside door cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2013 97,819 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

movement in stearing coloum

offside door cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,047 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 97,047 miles

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

play in steering colum

wiper arms worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,043 miles

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

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

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

play in steering colum

wiper arms worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,175 miles

offside door cracked

travel on foot brake. offside door cracked.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 96,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside door cracked

travel on foot brake. offside door cracked.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,320 miles

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

corrosion on nearside body mounting bracket

travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,250 miles

differant sized tyres between front and rear axles

drivers door cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2009 94,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

differant sized tyres between front and rear axles

drivers door cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,059 miles

drivers seat not properly secured

Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,182 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 91,121 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 91,112 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 59,717 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 59,717 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre walls cracking

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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WPR 587S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,656 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 WPR 587S, 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 48 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 WPR 587S registered?

WPR 587S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is WPR 587S safe to buy?

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