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R270 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,006 mi
Last recorded56,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,006 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,769 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,233 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Nov 2006 43,233 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,405 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 19 Nov 2005 38,322 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes rusting

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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R270 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R270 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 R270 HHO registered?

R270 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R270 HHO safe to buy?

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