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T287 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,059 mi
Last recorded103,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,059 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 103,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 95,764 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,321 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,321 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T287 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T287 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.

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What year was T287 VPC registered?

T287 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T287 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T287 VPC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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