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N334 XRA

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN334 XRA
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 135,878 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 120,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 120,589 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

drivers sun visor does not retract fully

n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s front antiroll bar link rubber boot split

oil leak on rear axle

p/steering pipes corroded

slight leak on o/s front shock absorber

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,501 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 102,501 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering pipes rusty

rear diff seal leaking

some damage to front bumper

some damage to n/s/r wheel arch

battery appears a tall may tuch bonnet †

chip in o/s/f top corner of windscreen

n/s/r outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

sun visor slightly loose but not in view

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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N334 XRA is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 87,080 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 N334 XRA, 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 30 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 N334 XRA registered?

N334 XRA is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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