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T158 TNC

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,615 mi
Last recorded50,615 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 TNC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,769 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 47,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,847 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 44,847 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Clarus?

Based on 7,791 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,312
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
parking brake recording little or no effort 568
Brake pipe excessively corroded 534
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 378
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T158 TNC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 64,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Clarus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T158 TNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Clarus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T158 TNC registered?

T158 TNC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T158 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T158 TNC shows 6 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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