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R184 BWO

1997 Kia Pride L

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,143 mi
Last recorded67,143 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 BWO
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,143 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 67,143 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 63,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,861 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 60,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,370 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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R184 BWO is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 R184 BWO, 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 R184 BWO registered?

R184 BWO is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R184 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 BWO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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