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N261 NUA

1996 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 NUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,506 miles

offside drag link end rubber dust cover split

Fail 23 Oct 2008 76,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front link bush rubber boot split

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 66,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 63,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 63,908 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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N261 NUA is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N261 NUA, 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 N261 NUA registered?

N261 NUA is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N261 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 NUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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