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R417 NRU

1998 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 NRU
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,741 miles

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

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

clutch pedal pad modified

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,427 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 79,604 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 69,299 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 69,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s/f bottom balljoint bolt not as original

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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R417 NRU is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R417 NRU, 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 R417 NRU registered?

R417 NRU is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R417 NRU safe to buy?

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