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P71 NRP

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 NRP
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,363 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,719 miles

advise n/s headlight unit.

advise rear number plate.

n/s sill slightly corroded.

n/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

o/s sill slightly corroded.

o/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

slight blow from exhaust.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,313 miles

1/ EXHAUST PIPE/FUEL PIPES/UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 22 Jun 2009 72,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

1/ EXHAUST PIPE/FUEL PIPES/UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,065 miles

1/ SILL PANELS/EXHAUST/UNDERBODY/PETROL/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

1/ SILL PANELS/EXHAUST/UNDERBODY/PETROL/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 21 Jun 2007 63,418 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,418 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,839 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 57,839 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

1/ N/S/F DOOR MIRROR BROKEN 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW 3/ O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

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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P71 NRP is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P71 NRP, 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 P71 NRP registered?

P71 NRP is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P71 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 NRP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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