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N487 VRS

1995 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,577 mi
Last recorded39,577 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride LX65,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 VRS
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,577 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,687 miles

fuel pipes front hoses rusted

Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel pipes corroded

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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N487 VRS is a 1995 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 65,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N487 VRS, 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 31 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 N487 VRS registered?

N487 VRS is a 1995 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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