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R327 CHB

1997 Kia Pride L

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,755 mi
Last recorded78,755 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 CHB
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,755 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 78,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,881 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 77,881 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,002 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 75,002 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R327 CHB is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Blue 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 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 59,657 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 R327 CHB, 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 29 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 R327 CHB registered?

R327 CHB is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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