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R51 TVP

1998 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 TVP
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 98,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,352 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,785 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 82,784 miles

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

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

n/s/f sidelight bulb dull

Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R51 TVP is a 1998 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R51 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R51 TVP registered?

R51 TVP is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R51 TVP safe to buy?

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