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R43 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,499 mi
Last recorded35,499 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 35,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,914 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 31,914 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2007 30,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 28,137 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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R43 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R43 HHO, 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 R43 HHO registered?

R43 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R43 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 HHO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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