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N979 HWY

1996 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 HWY
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,363 miles

brake balance just in limit

condition of all flexi ferrauls

condition of n/s/ f c,v,gaters

crossion on all coil springs

crossion on under sills

Pass 31 May 2007 47,940 miles

condition of exhaust

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

security of both front outer cv gaitors

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,435 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,435 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N979 HWY is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 65,757 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 N979 HWY, 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 30 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 N979 HWY registered?

N979 HWY is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N979 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N979 HWY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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