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R162 HHO

1998 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,046 mi
Last recorded63,046 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 63,046 miles

Both front floor pans corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

Both number plates in poor condition

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 63,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front floor pans corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

Both number plates in poor condition

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 57,190 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded

slight uneven braking on rear

Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,190 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

slight uneven braking on rear

Pass 14 Apr 2007 52,687 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 52,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

front passenger seat slightly loose on runners

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughnss

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight crack on front number plate

Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight crack on front number plate

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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R162 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 60,364 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 R162 HHO, 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 28 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R162 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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