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TKM 593R

1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,181 mi
Last recorded8,181 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe63,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKM 593R
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2012 8,181 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 7,204 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 7,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,670 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 2,670 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 99,322 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 99,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,710 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 93,484 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 93,133 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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TKM 593R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 63,622 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 TKM 593R, 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 49 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 TKM 593R registered?

TKM 593R is a 1977 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 18 June 1977.

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