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N889 LSE

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,317 mi
Last recorded101,317 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 LSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 101,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 101,317 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 87,176 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 87,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch.

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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N889 LSE is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N889 LSE, 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 N889 LSE registered?

N889 LSE is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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