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P168 GRM

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,724 mi
Last recorded75,724 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 GRM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 May 2008 75,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,454 miles

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

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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P168 GRM is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 83,527 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 P168 GRM, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P168 GRM registered?

P168 GRM is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P168 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 GRM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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