MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?
Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 VSE is a 1998 Kia Pride LX 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 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 R197 VSE, 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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What year was R197 VSE registered?
R197 VSE is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R197 VSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 VSE 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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