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R39 OPR

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,977 mi
Last recorded44,977 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 OPR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension bushes perished/spliting

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,977 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension bushes perished/spliting

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2012 43,377 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 43,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,906 miles

under side of vehicle going rusty front suspenion joint covers split

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,591 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,156 miles

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2008 37,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 34,489 miles

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

both front tyres on leegal limit

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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R39 OPR is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R39 OPR, 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 R39 OPR registered?

R39 OPR is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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