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R263 DWY

1998 Kia Pride L

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,642 mi
Last recorded53,642 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride L62,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 DWY
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,642 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 53,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 51,024 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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R263 DWY is a 1998 Kia Pride L in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 62,058 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R263 DWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R263 DWY registered?

R263 DWY is a 1998 Kia Pride L, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R263 DWY safe to buy?

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