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N89 CGS

1995 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,250 mi
Last recorded40,250 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 CGS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 40,250 miles

near side rear hand brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 38,904 miles

damage to n/s front door and wing

Fail 21 May 2012 38,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to n/s front door and wing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,986 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,917 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,881 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,527 miles

head lamp beam pattern fuzzy

Fail 14 Apr 2008 18,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

head lamp beam pattern fuzzy

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,108 miles

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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N89 CGS is a 1995 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 65,810 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 N89 CGS, 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 31 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N89 CGS registered?

N89 CGS is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N89 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 CGS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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