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R292 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,757 mi
Last recorded94,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,757 miles

Both front floorpans corroded outside prescribed areas

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 94,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front floorpsns corroded outside prescribed areas

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,038 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

metal brake pipes rusting at rear (marked yellow)

n/s park brake effort lower than o/s.

rear shock absorber function becoming soft.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,662 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,662 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,741 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,533 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,821 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 57,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,473 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,473 miles

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

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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R292 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R292 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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R292 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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