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J697 EFM

1991 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,127 mi
Last recorded52,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 EFM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,127 miles

Rust on most of the body & chassis may need more welding next year.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,396 miles

Next year it may need some more welding on the rear arches

Rear shock absorbers going weak

Slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,830 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 49,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,069 miles

Corriosion getting in to body and chassis

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,030 miles

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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J697 EFM is a 1991 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J697 EFM, 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 J697 EFM registered?

J697 EFM is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J697 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J697 EFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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