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JNZ 9836

1996 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,754 mi
Last recorded108,754 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 9836
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 108,754 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,610 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn

o/s headlight dipped beam image slightly faded

o/s outer sill badly corroded and weak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,433 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 103,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 99,332 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,743 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 87,225 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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JNZ 9836 is a 1996 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 84,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNZ 9836, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNZ 9836 registered?

JNZ 9836 is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is JNZ 9836 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNZ 9836 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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