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J278 HGX

1992 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,770 mi
Last recorded91,770 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 HGX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,770 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 89,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 86,648 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 86,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,046 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2006 81,021 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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J278 HGX is a 1992 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 70,857 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 J278 HGX, 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 34 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 J278 HGX registered?

J278 HGX is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is J278 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 HGX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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