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S711 OTR

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,771 mi
Last recorded94,771 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 OTR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2014 94,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,775 miles

n/s handbrake mechanism sticky

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 29 Sep 2012 83,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s handbrake mechanism sticky

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 17 Oct 2011 81,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s handbrake mechanism sticky

n/s inner cv boot split

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,378 miles

n/s handbrake mechanism sticky

n/s inner cv boot split

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,581 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front cv boot clip

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,617 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,167 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,575 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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S711 OTR is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S711 OTR, 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 S711 OTR registered?

S711 OTR is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S711 OTR safe to buy?

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