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L748 LWE

1993 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 LWE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,648 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 90,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L748 LWE is a 1993 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 70,164 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 L748 LWE, 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 33 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L748 LWE registered?

L748 LWE is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L748 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L748 LWE shows 2 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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