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S98 AMR

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,460 mi
Last recorded44,460 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 AMR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,017 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 38,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 26,624 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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S98 AMR is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S98 AMR, 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 S98 AMR registered?

S98 AMR is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S98 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 AMR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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