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R991 WYA

1997 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,435 mi
Last recorded93,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 WYA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 93,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

very slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,183 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel bearing dry

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R991 WYA is a 1997 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R991 WYA, 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 R991 WYA registered?

R991 WYA is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R991 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 WYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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