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R198 SJW

1997 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,823 mi
Last recorded66,823 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 SJW
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 66,823 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,040 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,254 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 55,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R198 SJW is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R198 SJW, 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 R198 SJW registered?

R198 SJW is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R198 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 SJW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R198 SJW have outstanding finance?

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