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RNO 623R

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNO 623R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,320 miles

parking brake efficiency only just reached requirements

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear pipe areas (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure inner bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

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

O/S DOOR HINGES WORN

Slight roughness in n/s/f and rear axle bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,033 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 80,033 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow to operate (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt stalk release button missing (5.2.2a)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,031 miles

door mirrors weak and getting loose

drivers door does not shut easily

Fail 27 Nov 2015 74,013 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

door mirrors weak and getting loose

drivers door does not shut easily

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,762 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,618 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,617 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 27,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,239 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 7,232 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,012 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 97,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 84,466 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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RNO 623R is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RNO 623R, 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.

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RNO 623R is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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