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R818 NRG

1998 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,743 mi
Last recorded71,743 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 NRG
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,743 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 71,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,488 miles

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

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

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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R818 NRG is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Grey 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 R818 NRG, 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 R818 NRG registered?

R818 NRG is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R818 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 NRG 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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