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S581 JJT

1998 Kia Pride L

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,016 mi
Last recorded93,016 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride L62,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 JJT
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 77,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 77,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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S581 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride L in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 62,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S581 JJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S581 JJT registered?

S581 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride L, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S581 JJT safe to buy?

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