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R434 TWE

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,896 mi
Last recorded68,896 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 TWE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,640 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,640 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,098 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,885 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,885 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,167 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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R434 TWE is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 R434 TWE, 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 29 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 R434 TWE?

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What year was R434 TWE registered?

R434 TWE is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R434 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 TWE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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