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T847 JVU

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,742 mi
Last recorded88,742 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT847 JVU
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,739 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,144 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,855 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 55,144 miles

(advise) no n/s rear seatbelt check due to child seat fitted

How Reliable is the Kia Clarus?

Based on 7,791 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,312
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
parking brake recording little or no effort 568
Brake pipe excessively corroded 534
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 378
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T847 JVU is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 64,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Clarus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T847 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Clarus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T847 JVU registered?

T847 JVU is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T847 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T847 JVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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