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N289 TTA

1996 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,303 mi
Last recorded68,303 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 TTA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,303 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracked

Dampness in nearside headlamp

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on stepped edges and cracked and perished

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres tread cracked

Dampness in nearside headlamp

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on stepped edges and cracked and perished

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2005 569,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 56,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N289 TTA is a 1996 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N289 TTA, 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 30 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N289 TTA registered?

N289 TTA is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N289 TTA safe to buy?

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