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R841 SJM

1997 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,682 mi
Last recorded70,682 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 SJM
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,682 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 68,899 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 68,896 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 68,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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R841 SJM is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R841 SJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R841 SJM registered?

R841 SJM is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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