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R723 DVV

1998 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,502 mi
Last recorded75,502 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 DVV
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2008 75,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,351 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 63,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,883 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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R723 DVV is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R723 DVV, 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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How do I check the history of R723 DVV?

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What year was R723 DVV registered?

R723 DVV is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R723 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 DVV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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