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R886 GDL

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 GDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,489 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 1 Feb 2023 69,489 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,303 miles

Nearside Front sidelight lens broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

slight knock from cv joint on road test

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,140 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,853 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,370 miles

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front windscreen wiper poor

Offside rear tyre is perished (cords not exposed)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 57,365 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front windscreen wiper poor

Offside rear tyre is perished (cords not exposed)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,893 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,567 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 49,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,341 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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R886 GDL is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R886 GDL, 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.

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What year was R886 GDL registered?

R886 GDL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R886 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 GDL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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