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R335 WYB

1997 Kia Pride L

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 WYB
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,299 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge (on limit)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge (2mm)

rear wheel bearings noisy..esp nsr

Fail 5 Dec 2008 92,288 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge (on limit)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge (2mm)

rear wheel bearings noisy..esp nsr

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,176 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 79,176 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 74,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 62,189 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 62,189 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R335 WYB is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R335 WYB, 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 R335 WYB registered?

R335 WYB is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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