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L636 STR

1994 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 STR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,149 miles

Brake valve damp(on bulk head)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brake servo/master cylinder arae damp

Corrosion n/s/r outer sill(inside door b pillar area)

N/s/f ball joint boot split

engine oil leaks

exhaust leak tail box( not excessive)

fuel and brake pipes surface rust(underside)

n/s/f c.v boot wepping grease

o/s and n/s sills rusty

tail box fouling on head shield

Fail 1 Oct 2008 102,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brake servo/master cylinder arae damp

Brake valve damp(on bulk head)

Corrosion n/s/r outer sill(inside door b pillar area)

N/s/f ball joint boot split

engine oil leaks

exhaust leak tail box( not excessive)

fuel and brake pipes surface rust(underside)

n/s/f c.v boot wepping grease

o/s and n/s sills rusty

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

tail box fouling on head shield

Fail 19 Sep 2008 101,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,926 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 95,888 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 90,819 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 90,819 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L636 STR is a 1994 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 68,857 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 L636 STR, 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 32 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L636 STR registered?

L636 STR is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L636 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L636 STR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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