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R179 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,374 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,603 miles

General corossion of under side of vehicle front to rear

Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,745 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 69,715 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,490 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,429 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 60,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R179 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R179 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 R179 HHO registered?

R179 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R179 HHO safe to buy?

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