CarVerify

Free Car Check

R296 RPY

1998 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,885 mi
Last recorded77,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 RPY
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,885 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked.

front to rear fuel lines corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2006 65,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked.

front to rear fuel lines heavilly corroded.

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
Full Kia Pride reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R296 RPY is a 1998 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R296 RPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R296 RPY?

You can check the full history of R296 RPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R296 RPY registered?

R296 RPY is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R296 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 RPY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R296 RPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R296 RPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.