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P181 RVS

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,670 mi
Last recorded59,670 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 RVS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,670 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,280 miles

brake discs and drums slighity wraped

Fail 5 Dec 2005 52,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake discs and drums slighity wraped

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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P181 RVS is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 P181 RVS, 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 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P181 RVS registered?

P181 RVS is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P181 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 RVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P181 RVS have outstanding finance?

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