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R551 JGD

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 JGD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2006 69,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes.

bumper insecure

front no.plate temp repaired and cracked.

front tyres at 1.6mm.tread

offside rear shock absorber leaking and poor dampimg.

rear brakes juddering.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,846 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise corrosion on front to rear and rear matal brake pipes.

advise play at nearside rear wheel bearing.

front no .plate temp repaired and cracked.

nearside front tyre close to limit.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

offside rear shock abs leaking.

rear brake judder .

Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion on rear(x4)and front to rear metal brake pipes.

advise play at nearside rear wheel bearing.

evidence of judder from rear brakes.

front no plate temp repaired.

offside rear shock absorber leaking and has poor damping.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion on rear (x4) and front to rear metal brake pipes.

bumper insecure

evidence of brake judder from rear brakes.

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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R551 JGD is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R551 JGD, 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 R551 JGD registered?

R551 JGD is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R551 JGD safe to buy?

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