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R460 EFA

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

31,304 mi
Last recorded31,304 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 EFA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,304 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 31,297 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 31,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,181 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 26,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,974 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 23,966 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R460 EFA is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R460 EFA, 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.

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What year was R460 EFA registered?

R460 EFA is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R460 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 EFA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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