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R894 TKK

1997 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 TKK
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,320 miles

advise on condition of o/s headlamp

advise on o/s/f indicator lens

advise on o/s/f wheel slight setback

advise on slight noise with o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 85,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of o/s headlamp

advise on o/s/f indicator lens

advise on o/s/f wheel slight setback

advise on slight noise with o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,073 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,495 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 67,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,802 miles

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

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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R894 TKK is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R894 TKK, 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 R894 TKK registered?

R894 TKK is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R894 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 TKK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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