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T285 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,188 miles

c/l 536673

front part of exhaust is very rusty and starting to blow (only just a pass)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 99,171 miles

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

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

c/l 536673

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 68,187 miles

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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T285 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,793cc 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 T285 VPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T285 VPC registered?

T285 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T285 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 VPC 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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