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J985 HOW

1991 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 HOW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,340 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Wiper Worn

Fail 25 Nov 2008 83,340 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Wiper Worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,192 miles

1) tyres 165 70 12 2) cv gaitors perished 3) N/S/F,N/S/R and O/S rear tyres perished 4) slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Nov 2006 49,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,797 miles

filler in n/s outer sill

front lower arm antiroll bar end bushes cracking

slight play in rack

Fail 29 Nov 2005 47,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

filler in n/s outer sill

front lower arm antiroll bar end bushes cracking

slight play in rack

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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J985 HOW is a 1991 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J985 HOW, 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 J985 HOW registered?

J985 HOW is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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