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R915 LRU

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,927 mi
Last recorded64,927 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 LRU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 62,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,799 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 54,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,852 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,122 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,256 miles

corrosion nearside floor to inner sill

nearside rear handbrake effort not as efficient as offside rear

Fail 7 Jan 2008 45,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion nearside floor to inner sill

nearside rear handbrake effort not as efficient as offside rear

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 32,379 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside 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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R915 LRU is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R915 LRU, 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 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R915 LRU registered?

R915 LRU is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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