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R68 TRD

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,902 mi
Last recorded104,902 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 TRD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,657 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,165 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,816 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2008 60,180 miles

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Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,989 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 55,935 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 TRD is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R68 TRD, 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 R68 TRD registered?

R68 TRD is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R68 TRD safe to buy?

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