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R78 NLJ

1998 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 NLJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,263 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 72,211 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 66,437 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,649 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,922 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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R78 NLJ is a 1998 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R78 NLJ, 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 R78 NLJ registered?

R78 NLJ is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R78 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 NLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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