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R207 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,792 miles

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

front number plate cracked

surface corossion around underbody areas

Fail 1 Oct 2008 83,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid below maximum

front number plate cracked

surface corossion around underbody areas

Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,759 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 72,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,079 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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R207 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R207 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 R207 HHO registered?

R207 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R207 HHO safe to buy?

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