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R68 MJB

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,295 mi
Last recorded133,295 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 MJB
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,295 miles

Advise the nearside front outer cv gaiter has a slght split, but no grease is leaking out.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,239 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 117,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 106,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,595 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,080 miles

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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R68 MJB is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 R68 MJB, 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 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R68 MJB registered?

R68 MJB is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R68 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 MJB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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