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R681 GDL

1998 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,994 mi
Last recorded45,994 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 GDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,994 miles

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)

both sills starting to corrode and slight damage

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,562 miles

both outer sills corroded excessivly but not in a pre scribed area

brake pipes corroded

chassis & suspension corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded excessivly but not in a pre scribed area

brake pipes corroded

chassis & suspension corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,973 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front & rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer sill corroded & holed, but not in a prescribed area

offside outer sill corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,933 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front & rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer sill corroded & holed, but not in a prescribed area

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

offside outer sill corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded & holed

offside front floor pan corroded & holed but not in a prescribed area

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills corroded & holed

offside front floor pan corroded & holed but not in a prescribed area

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

corrosion o/s front floor - outside scope of mot

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,472 miles

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

corrosion off side front floor

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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R681 GDL is a 1998 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R681 GDL, 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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R681 GDL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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