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N674 VRA

1996 Kia Pride L

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,173 mi
Last recorded50,173 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride L65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN674 VRA
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,173 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 50,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,507 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

heavy rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,329 miles

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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N674 VRA is a 1996 Kia Pride L in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N674 VRA, 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 N674 VRA registered?

N674 VRA is a 1996 Kia Pride L, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N674 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N674 VRA 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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