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P986 LRF

1996 Kia Pride L

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,718 mi
Last recorded112,718 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride L65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 LRF
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 112,718 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 112,575 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 107,805 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 107,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 101,979 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 88,108 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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P986 LRF is a 1996 Kia Pride L in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 65,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P986 LRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P986 LRF registered?

P986 LRF is a 1996 Kia Pride L, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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