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N988 KRL

1996 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 KRL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,734 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 79,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,727 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 72,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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N988 KRL is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N988 KRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N988 KRL?

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What year was N988 KRL registered?

N988 KRL is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N988 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 KRL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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