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N338 XRA

1996 Kia Pride L

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,408 mi
Last recorded64,408 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride L65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 XRA
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2006 64,408 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 64,408 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 63,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant pipe excessively corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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N338 XRA is a 1996 Kia Pride L in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 N338 XRA, 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 30 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 N338 XRA registered?

N338 XRA is a 1996 Kia Pride L, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N338 XRA safe to buy?

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