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R82 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,600 mi
Last recorded71,600 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,600 miles

corrosion sills, rear springs corroded, slight travel in footbrake

Fail 26 Sep 2013 71,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion sills, rear springs corroded, slight travel in footbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,072 miles

surface corrosion n/s sill, rear valence corroded not structure

Fail 25 Oct 2012 57,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion n/s sill, rear valence corroded not structure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,801 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 54,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,412 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 48,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 47,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,633 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,514 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 46,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R82 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R82 HHO, 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 R82 HHO registered?

R82 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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