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J480 OJT

1991 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 OJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,757 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

corrosion not through all skins bulkhead and o/s/f floor pan and outer sills and o/s/r inner wheel arch

knocking noise from steering column

long handbrake travel

service brake only just met the legal requirements

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,755 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all coil springs corroding

both front brake pipes corroding

corrosion not through all skins bulkhead + o/s/f floor pan + outer sills + o/s/r inner wheel arch

knocking steering column

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,362 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,712 miles

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r outer sill to wheel arch

front brake pipes corroding

long handbrake travel

n/s/f track control arm bushes split

o/s outer sill damaged

slight exhaust leak middle section

Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,665 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 69,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 68,801 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 68,746 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Blow from exhaust mid section

Damage to offside sill

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside wiper blade split

Spare tyre flat

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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J480 OJT is a 1991 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J480 OJT, 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.

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What year was J480 OJT registered?

J480 OJT is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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