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R351 FNW

1997 Kia Pride L

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,163 mi
Last recorded49,163 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 FNW
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,163 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 49,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,043 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 34,043 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R351 FNW is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Grey 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 R351 FNW, 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 R351 FNW registered?

R351 FNW is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R351 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 FNW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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