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S289 ORV

1998 Kia Pride

Purple Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,653 mi
Last recorded50,653 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 ORV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,653 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f sil/floor pan not prescribed area

n/s/f tyre perrishing

patches of corrosion throughout onderside

Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f sil/floor pan not prescribed area

n/s/f tyre perrishing

patches of corrosion throughout onderside

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,980 miles

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

both front tyre`s starting to perish

nearside outer sill and sill to floor at front corroding not in a prescribed area

Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,980 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre`s starting to perish

nearside outer sill and sill to floor at front corroding not in a prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,496 miles

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode at inner wing

some slight noise coming from nearside rear wheel bearing when spun

Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,496 miles

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

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode at inner wing

some slight binding on both front wheels

some slight noise coming from nearside rear wheel bearing when spun

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,075 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 43,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,980 miles

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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S289 ORV is a 1998 Kia Pride in Purple with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 55,804 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 S289 ORV, 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 28 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S289 ORV registered?

S289 ORV is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S289 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 ORV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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