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R880 EGE

1997 Kia Pride LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,397 mi
Last recorded35,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 EGE
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,397 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 35,397 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 31,245 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,666 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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R880 EGE is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R880 EGE, 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 R880 EGE registered?

R880 EGE is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R880 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 EGE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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