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N716 PDL

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,287 mi
Last recorded61,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 PDL
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre perished on egdes (advise replacement)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,514 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Jul 2008 58,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 54,083 miles

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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N716 PDL is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Red 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 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 N716 PDL, 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 N716 PDL registered?

N716 PDL is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N716 PDL safe to buy?

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