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L936 TGN

1993 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL936 TGN
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front wing damaged

outer edges worn on both rear tyres & n/s front starting to perish

Fail 13 Dec 2012 120,260 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

o/s front wing damaged

outer edges worn on both rear tyres & n/s front starting to perish

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,207 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

heavy rusting in fuel filler neck & adjoing pipes

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2011 118,192 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

heavy rusting in fuel filler neck & adjoing pipes

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,305 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

inner edges of front tyres worn

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2010 116,304 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

inner edges of front tyres worn

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 114,573 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion in o/s front floor

damage to o/s front wing

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 11 Dec 2009 114,569 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion in o/s front floor

damage to o/s front wing

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2008 111,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

excessive corrosion in rear fuel pipes & filler neck suspect fuel leak when filling with fuel

o/s front floor corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2008 111,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

excessive corrosion in rear fuel pipes & filler neck suspect fuel leak when filling with fuel

o/s front floor corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2007 109,799 miles

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

fuel filler neck & assosiated pipes poor

rear end of o/s sill getting weak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 105,964 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 105,964 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2005 102,376 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 102,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion in some brake pipes rear end of o/s sill weak

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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L936 TGN is a 1993 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L936 TGN, 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.

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What year was L936 TGN registered?

L936 TGN is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L936 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L936 TGN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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