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J731 SJT

1992 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 SJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 81,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 81,318 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,081 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,353 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 57,135 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,132 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish.

Front brake discs coroded around edges-replace with next pad change.

Offside front outer cv gaiter partially insecure and small amount of cv grease visible on driveshaft.

Offside headlight aim pattern slightly dim.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Top of nearside rear suspension coil spring rusty.

Very slight play in nearside front inner track rod.

Very small amount of play found in both rear axle beam bushes.Not excessive-no action required.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,133 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 38,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly corroded.

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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J731 SJT is a 1992 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 70,857 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 J731 SJT, 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 34 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J731 SJT registered?

J731 SJT is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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