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R863 OFX

1998 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,698 mi
Last recorded36,698 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 OFX
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,698 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,698 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2008 28,170 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2008 28,170 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,061 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perishing

park brake cable corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2006 9,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

park brake cable corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2005 5,420 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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R863 OFX is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R863 OFX, 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 R863 OFX registered?

R863 OFX is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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