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S551 JJT

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

61,555 mi
Last recorded61,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 JJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,555 miles

1,SLIGHT WEAR TO THE O/S/F SEAT BELT. †2,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE WINDSCREEN. †3,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE O/S/R INDICATER LAMP †4,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS .

5,REPAIR CARRIED OUT TO O/S/R OUTER SILL SUSPECT POSSIBLE BODY FILLER USED. †6,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/R BRAKE PIPE AND N/S/F AND O/S/F. †7,N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER CV BOOTS ARE WORN †8,SLIGHT PLAY N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 61,555 miles

1,SLIGHT WEAR TO THE O/S/F SEAT BELT. †2,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE WINDSCREEN. †3,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE O/S/R INDICATER LAMP †4,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS .

5,REPAIR CARRIED OUT TO O/S/R OUTER SILL SUSPECT POSSIBLE BODY FILLER USED. †6,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/R BRAKE PIPE AND N/S/F AND O/S/F. †7,N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER CV BOOTS ARE WORN †8,SLIGHT PLAY N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 61,515 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

surface corrosion to both fuel lines but not leaking. surface corrosion to both front brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes. stonechip in zone A of windscreen under 10mm

Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,396 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

1,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SUN VISORS. †2,SLIGHT WEAR TO O/S/F SEAT BELT. †3,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN. †4,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R INDICATER LAMP. †5,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR,AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS,AND REAR CHASSIS.

6,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/R BRAKE PIPES. †7,N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOTS ARE WORN. †8,O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT IS SPLIT. †9,FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN. †10,SLIGHT PLAY N/S/R WHEEL BEARING. †11,O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHED.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,160 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,107 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S551 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S551 JJT, 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.

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What year was S551 JJT registered?

S551 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S551 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 JJT shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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