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R420 NRU

1998 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,900 mi
Last recorded65,900 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 NRU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,900 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,056 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing.

retest

Fail 9 Mar 2007

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 7 Mar 2007 56,052 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre outer sisewall is perished

n/s/r wheel bearing has high level of play.Strongly advise inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2006 47,495 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,495 miles

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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R420 NRU is a 1998 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R420 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

How do I check the history of R420 NRU?

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What year was R420 NRU registered?

R420 NRU is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R420 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 NRU 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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