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R898 TKK

1997 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,410 mi
Last recorded144,410 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 TKK
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 144,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

boarder line pass on nearside headlamp beam pattern pattern just visable advise replace headlamp unit

recomend check offside rear brake efficiey slighty low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 141,398 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 141,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 140,108 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 140,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 124,725 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/f side light dim but working

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen zone b but within 40mm

Pass 10 Oct 2005 124,725 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/f side light dim but working

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen zone b but within 40mm

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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R898 TKK is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Blue 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 R898 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 R898 TKK registered?

R898 TKK is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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