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R42 EJL

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 EJL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,073 miles

o/s/f floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,240 miles

o/s/f floor badly corroded but no in any prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,240 miles

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

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

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

Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

o/s/f floor badly corroded but no in any prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,465 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,439 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 57,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,558 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,877 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 44,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,359 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 40,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 39,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nail in tyre

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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R42 EJL is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R42 EJL, 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 R42 EJL registered?

R42 EJL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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