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S587 JJT

1998 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,497 mi
Last recorded51,497 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 JJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,497 miles

exhaust starting to blow.

o/s/f tyre on limit.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust starting to blow.

o/s/f tyre on limit.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,010 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 47,010 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 41,257 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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S587 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S587 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 S587 JJT registered?

S587 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S587 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S587 JJT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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