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L296 CFJ

1994 Kia Pride L

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride L58,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 CFJ
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,148 miles

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

o/s & n/s raer tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2008 79,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s & n/s raer tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,714 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 76,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s door mirror cracked.

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 17 Feb 2006 73,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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L296 CFJ is a 1994 Kia Pride L in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 58,600 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L296 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L296 CFJ registered?

L296 CFJ is a 1994 Kia Pride L, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L296 CFJ safe to buy?

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