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R252 HHO

1998 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,750 mi
Last recorded65,750 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

o/s/r handrake effort poor

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,736 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,390 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,390 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

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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R252 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R252 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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What year was R252 HHO registered?

R252 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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