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R867 LJW

1997 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,864 mi
Last recorded41,864 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 LJW
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,864 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 41,864 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,191 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 35,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,638 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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R867 LJW is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R867 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 R867 LJW registered?

R867 LJW is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R867 LJW safe to buy?

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