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J166 VPU

1991 Kia Pride LX

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,937 mi
Last recorded120,937 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride LX78,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 VPU
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 120,937 miles

Battery insecure

offside rear brake slight low brake force to nearside

Pass 20 Sep 2007 114,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 114,704 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 111,599 miles

front seatbelts

offside and nearside cv boots

offside and nearside front lower balljount rubbers split

offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 8 Sep 2006 111,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front seatbelts

nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside cv boots

offside and nearside front lower balljount rubbers split

offside rear tyre

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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J166 VPU is a 1991 Kia Pride LX in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 78,890 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 J166 VPU, 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 35 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J166 VPU registered?

J166 VPU is a 1991 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J166 VPU safe to buy?

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