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R419 NRU

1998 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,221 mi
Last recorded48,221 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 NRU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,746 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 18 Jul 2015 42,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,570 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 32,570 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,545 miles

advise new wiper blades

Fail 20 Jun 2013 27,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise new wiper blades

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,495 miles

exhaust in rusty condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,237 miles

exhaust system in rusty condition.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 19,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust system in rusty condition.

nearside driveshaft inner gaiter leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,856 miles

anti-roll bar corroding

exhaust system corroding

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,150 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 17,150 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R419 NRU is a 1998 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R419 NRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R419 NRU registered?

R419 NRU is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R419 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 NRU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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