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J178 HDL

1991 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,281 mi
Last recorded89,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 HDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 89,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 84,473 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 84,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front shock absorbers weak

osf brake hose advanced cracking

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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J178 HDL is a 1991 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,536 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 Kia Pride fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J178 HDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J178 HDL registered?

J178 HDL is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J178 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 HDL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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