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T817 RHO

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,723 mi
Last recorded224,723 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 RHO
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2005 224,723 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 224,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear bumpber end caps loose on passenger side

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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T817 RHO is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 T817 RHO, 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 T817 RHO registered?

T817 RHO is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T817 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T817 RHO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T817 RHO have outstanding finance?

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