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M198 LRX

1995 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,809 mi
Last recorded109,809 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 LRX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery in secure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,187 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 101,022 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,685 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,818 miles

Battery insecure

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

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Apr 2009 72,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre perished and close to exposing inner cords(replace)

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

offside and nearside front tyre perished and close to exposing inner cords(replace)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,150 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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M198 LRX is a 1995 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 65,810 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 M198 LRX, 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 31 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M198 LRX is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is M198 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M198 LRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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