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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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N178 DUM is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1995 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 89,146 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N178 DUM, 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 31 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N178 DUM registered?
N178 DUM is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 1995.
Is N178 DUM safe to buy?
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