MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,947 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Transmission leaking oil. NSF brake binding slightly.
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Transmission leaking oil. NSF brake binding slightly.
All tyres perished.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
All tyres perished.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R492 VGC is a 1998 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R492 VGC, 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 R492 VGC registered?
R492 VGC is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 13 July 1998.
Is R492 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R492 VGC shows 4 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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