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T255 LWX

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,654 mi
Last recorded39,654 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 LWX
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,654 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2008 39,654 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 25 May 2007 35,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,897 miles

Offside Rear 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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T255 LWX is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T255 LWX, 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 T255 LWX registered?

T255 LWX is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T255 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 LWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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