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J863 PLJ

1991 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 PLJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,004 miles

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

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 66,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,318 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 61,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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J863 PLJ is a 1991 Kia Pride in White 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 J863 PLJ, 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 J863 PLJ registered?

J863 PLJ is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 11 September 1991.

Is J863 PLJ safe to buy?

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