MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,901 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?
Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R855 LRS is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 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 R855 LRS, 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 29 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 R855 LRS registered?
R855 LRS is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 25 August 1997.
Is R855 LRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R855 LRS 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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