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R87 EBD

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 EBD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 104,880 miles

Front suspension top mountings deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Somer original brake pipes oiled.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 104,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front suspension top mountings deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Somer original brake pipes oiled.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,996 miles

both front outer c v gaitors slightly perished

both front tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

corrosion started on near side rear wheel arch

front registration plate damaged (still readable)

off side rear tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 87,665 miles

slight corrosion on off/side sill edge

Pass 3 Aug 2006 84,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 84,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 72,781 miles

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

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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R87 EBD is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 55,804 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 R87 EBD, 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 28 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R87 EBD registered?

R87 EBD is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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