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R463 FYG

1998 Kia Pride LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,818 mi
Last recorded36,818 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 FYG
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,818 miles

inner face of nearside front brake disc scored & giving lower performance than offside

Fail 7 Jun 2007 36,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer cv gaiters starting to perish

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

lambda sensor wire support bracket broken

Pass 31 May 2006 32,430 miles

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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R463 FYG is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R463 FYG, 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 R463 FYG registered?

R463 FYG is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R463 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 FYG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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