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R843 XKL

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 XKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,178 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 75,156 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 69,379 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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R843 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R843 XKL, 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 R843 XKL registered?

R843 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R843 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 XKL shows 3 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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