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N308 YMS

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,305 mi
Last recorded91,305 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 YMS
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,305 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,167 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perished and cracked

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine mis firing

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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N308 YMS is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 87,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N308 YMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N308 YMS registered?

N308 YMS is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N308 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 YMS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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