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N357 MNL

1996 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,860 mi
Last recorded53,860 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 MNL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play steering box

Fail 8 Apr 2008 50,363 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play steering box

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N357 MNL is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N357 MNL, 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 N357 MNL registered?

N357 MNL is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N357 MNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N357 MNL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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