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R251 DDW

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,816 mi
Last recorded41,816 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 DDW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,816 miles

1.slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 20 May 2008 40,185 miles

1.surface corrosion of o/s front and n/s front to rear brake pipes 2.both front outer cv boots cracked 3.slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,743 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s front to rear brake pipe rear section †2.exhaust centre section corroded and blow ing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,709 miles

1.slight surface corrosion on o/s front brake pipe †2.long handbrake travel †3.front outer cv gaiters starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2005 31,908 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 31,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

1. surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe †2. exhaust in poor condition

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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R251 DDW is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red 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 R251 DDW, 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 R251 DDW registered?

R251 DDW is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R251 DDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 DDW 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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