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R34 DTW

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 DTW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,662 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,848 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2010 84,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

varrious brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,315 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,167 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 65,167 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,083 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 49,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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R34 DTW is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R34 DTW, 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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What year was R34 DTW registered?

R34 DTW is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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