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R926 GUM

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,164 mi
Last recorded60,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 GUM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,164 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,428 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked , not affecting rear view

Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,424 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside mirror glass cracked , not affecting rear view

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,692 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2009 50,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,160 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 45,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,964 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 41,950 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake noisy when pressed

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,944 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 38,944 miles

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

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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R926 GUM is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R926 GUM, 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 R926 GUM registered?

R926 GUM is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R926 GUM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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