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P844 JJA

1997 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 JJA
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 95,019 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jun 2007 87,409 miles

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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P844 JJA is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P844 JJA, 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 29 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 P844 JJA registered?

P844 JJA is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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