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R776 SPO

1998 Kia Pride LX

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 SPO
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 57,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front reg plate damaged

nearside outer sill dented

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2008 57,219 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front reg plate damaged

nearside outer sill dented

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2007 52,444 miles

rust patchs †brake & fuel lines rusty

Fail 11 May 2007 52,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rust patches †brake & fuel lines rusty

Pass 3 May 2006 50,260 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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R776 SPO is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Black 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 R776 SPO, 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 R776 SPO registered?

R776 SPO is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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