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P158 LSL

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,721 mi
Last recorded66,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 LSL
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,721 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 66,630 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,298 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 59,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P158 LSL 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 P158 LSL, 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 P158 LSL registered?

P158 LSL is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P158 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 LSL shows 4 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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