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R918 LRU

1997 Kia Pride

Turquoise Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,865 mi
Last recorded58,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 LRU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,865 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules are corroded

Corrosion to front cross member

Corrosion to inner and outer sills and to rear chassis legs

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy corrosion to a coolant pipe

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,810 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hose ferrules are corroded

Corrosion to front cross member

Corrosion to inner and outer sills and to rear chassis legs

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy corrosion to a coolant pipe

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,103 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

metal fuel lines rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

offside front tyre worn on both edges

rear number plate poor

Fail 29 Jun 2009 56,103 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

cambelt last changed?

front to rear brake pipes rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

metal fuel lines rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front and nearside front brake pipes rusty

offside front tyre worn on both edges

rear number plate poor

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,707 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,124 miles

All brake pipes in poor condition.

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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R918 LRU is a 1997 Kia Pride in Turquoise with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R918 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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R918 LRU is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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