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P59 NRP

1997 Kia Pride L

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,925 mi
Last recorded63,925 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 NRP
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,925 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,667 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 59,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

drive belt is sqealing.

front to rear/nearside rear +both front metal brake pipes are corroded slighly.

rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,147 miles

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

o/s headlight image poor

Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s headlight image poor

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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P59 NRP is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 59,657 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 P59 NRP, 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 29 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 P59 NRP registered?

P59 NRP is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P59 NRP safe to buy?

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