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R37 DTW

1998 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 DTW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,651 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack and perish

front numberplate starting to deterioate

Fail 30 Jan 2008 93,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2008 93,315 miles

front number plate poor condition

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,348 miles

both outer cv gaitors perished

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe from flexi to cylinder starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2006 87,768 miles

o/s/ front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

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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R37 DTW 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R37 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 R37 DTW registered?

R37 DTW is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R37 DTW safe to buy?

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