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R858 LJW

1997 Kia Pride LX

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,525 mi
Last recorded103,525 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 LJW
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,525 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 103,449 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pin hole in nearside rear sill

Fail 21 Mar 2009 103,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

anti roll bar bushes on both sides starting to perish

floor to sill corroded on both sides

front discs slightly worn

offside front cv boot worn slightly

offside sill corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 72,339 miles

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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R858 LJW is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R858 LJW, 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 R858 LJW registered?

R858 LJW is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R858 LJW shows 6 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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