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R145 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,900 mi
Last recorded28,900 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 28,900 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2013 27,944 miles

Advise CV Boots perishing

Advise corrosion to vehicle underside

Advise damage to nearside front bumper

Advise nearside front indicator cluster cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 27,944 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Advise CV Boots perishing

Advise corrosion to vehicle underside

Advise damage to nearside front bumper

Advise nearside front indicator cluster cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,920 miles

brake fluid level too high causing fluid loss

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,026 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,761 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 23,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,577 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,303 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 21,303 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,938 miles

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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R145 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 55,804 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 R145 HHO, 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 28 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R145 HHO registered?

R145 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R145 HHO safe to buy?

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