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R235 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,815 mi
Last recorded81,815 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 81,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Horn note poor

Nsf tyre worn on edge

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

Slight bearing noise from rear

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Os rack gaiter twisted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some corrosion to front to rear and osr brake pipes

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,962 miles

Some corrosion to front to rear and osr brake pipes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Os rack gaiter twisted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,806 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Nov 2006 66,724 miles

n/s handbrake slightly sticking

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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R235 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R235 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R235 HHO registered?

R235 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R235 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 HHO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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