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R634 NMJ

1998 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,050 mi
Last recorded95,050 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 NMJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,050 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Jan 2014 82,558 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,846 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,319 miles

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

front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 25 Jan 2012 62,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,548 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 60,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,435 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 59,435 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,572 miles

all four shocks weak

hand brake travel slightly high

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,541 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 57,537 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R634 NMJ is a 1998 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R634 NMJ, 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 R634 NMJ registered?

R634 NMJ is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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