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N474 RJS

1995 Kia Sportage Glx

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,285 mi
Last recorded68,285 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage Glx89,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 RJS
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2007 68,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,330 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 84,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2005 80,409 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 80,399 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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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N474 RJS is a 1995 Kia Sportage Glx in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 89,318 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 Sportage Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N474 RJS, 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 31 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 N474 RJS registered?

N474 RJS is a 1995 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 15 August 1995.

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