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R855 RBM

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,356 mi
Last recorded111,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 RBM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,356 miles

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

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

front road springs rusty

slight bind both rear brakes

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2010 111,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front road springs rusty

slight bind both rear brakes

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2009 110,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all road springs rusty

grease painted on brake pipes

offside front brake slight bind

petrol pipe rusty

slight damage to front number plate

under floor rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2008 110,250 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all s/abs weak but serviceable

engine water leak

front suspension and springs rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 109,517 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

movement in passinger front seat

Pass 7 Jul 2006 108,591 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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R855 RBM is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R855 RBM, 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 R855 RBM registered?

R855 RBM is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R855 RBM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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