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R867 SES

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 SES
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 119,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise chassis at rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 24 May 2006 97,796 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis at rear of vehicle heavily corroded

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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R867 SES is a 1998 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 75%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 81,154 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 R867 SES, 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 28 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 R867 SES registered?

R867 SES is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R867 SES safe to buy?

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