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TML 487S

1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,185 mi
Last recorded57,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe55,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTML 487S
MakeReliant
ModelKitten De Luxe
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 57,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 57,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower uj worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 57,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower uj worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 56,056 miles

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

slight play in steering rack and pinion, rough in operation

Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,036 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack and pinion, rough in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,429 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 51,429 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,117 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,938 miles

Battery insecure

Diff drive flange loose

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nut missing of near side engine mount

Off side mirror loose

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

Propshaft component defective

Slight play in rack

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 45,938 miles

Battery insecure

Diff drive flange loose

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nut missing of near side engine mount

Off side mirror loose

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

Propshaft component defective

Slight play in rack

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,486 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 40,486 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TML 487S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TML 487S, 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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What year was TML 487S registered?

TML 487S is a 1978 Reliant Kitten De Luxe, first registered on 3 February 1978.

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