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R279 LFX

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,838 mi
Last recorded65,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 LFX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,838 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 65,680 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear light units damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 May 2006 60,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear light units damaged

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2005 55,701 miles

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKED

CLUTCH SLIPPING

O/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 6 Jun 2005 55,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKED

O/S BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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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R279 LFX 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 50%.

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 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 R279 LFX, 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 R279 LFX registered?

R279 LFX is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R279 LFX safe to buy?

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