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P818 VFR

1996 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,406 mi
Last recorded39,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 VFR
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,406 miles

Both rear tyre walls perished.

Fail 22 May 2008 37,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded.....

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,870 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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P818 VFR is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Grey 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 65,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P818 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P818 VFR registered?

P818 VFR is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P818 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 VFR shows 6 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.

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