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N174 RFX

1996 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 RFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2006 121,854 miles

Chassis & brake pipes have been heavely undersealed

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N174 RFX is a 1996 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N174 RFX, 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.

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What year was N174 RFX registered?

N174 RFX is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N174 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 RFX shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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