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R763 SPO

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 SPO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 85,957 miles

aux belt slipping

bpth rear flexihoses starting to corroided

headlight aim just in limit

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 May 2007 82,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 82,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

n/s/rear bearing some wear...o/s/f tyre had low pressure////headlamp reflectors poor condition..

Pass 17 May 2006 78,148 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 78,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

n/s headlamp reflector rusted....WINDSCREEN passed mot but has light scrathing in zone a......n/s/r hub bearing play.

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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R763 SPO is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R763 SPO, 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 R763 SPO registered?

R763 SPO is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R763 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 SPO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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