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R404 RGM

1998 Kia Pride L

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,320 mi
Last recorded53,320 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride L62,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 RGM
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,320 miles

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

front no plate cracked

o/s/f and o/s/r wing damaged

under body rust

Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,835 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,293 miles

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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R404 RGM is a 1998 Kia Pride L in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 62,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R404 RGM, 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 28 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R404 RGM registered?

R404 RGM is a 1998 Kia Pride L, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R404 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 RGM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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