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P696 TNG

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 TNG
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,477 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside outer sills are slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake are slightly binding

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,153 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorated

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are covered in underseal

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,521 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,142 miles

Drivers wiper blade started to split.Fuel pipes corroded.Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

drivers wiper blade started to split. Petrol pipes corroded. Exhaust system corroded. Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,515 miles

Both driveshaft gaitors cracked.Petrol pipes corroded.Rear shock absorber lower bushes started to split.Exhaust system corroded.Clutch slipping.

Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both driveshaft gaitors cracked.Petrol pipes corroded.Rear shock absorber lower bushes started to split.n/s/f tyre punctured.Exhaust corroded.Clutch slipping.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,290 miles

Both driveshaft gaitors cracked.Petrol pipes corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2006 39,289 miles

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

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

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

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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P696 TNG is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P696 TNG, 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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P696 TNG is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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