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S641 JJT

1998 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,843 mi
Last recorded48,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 JJT
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has play very close to excess

Fail 10 Jun 2009 48,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 38,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside wiper split

Fail 19 May 2008 38,630 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,232 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 36,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise wiper blade scratches to screen. o/s rear wheel bearing noise.

Pass 5 May 2006 30,112 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 29,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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S641 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 60,364 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S641 JJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S641 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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