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R245 RBM

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,641 mi
Last recorded96,641 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 RBM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,641 miles

Drivers mirror crack

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers mirror slightlt damage.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 89,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 89,332 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 76,363 miles

offside front brake is binding slightly

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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R245 RBM is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 R245 RBM, 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 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R245 RBM registered?

R245 RBM is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R245 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 RBM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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