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P28 YPR

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 YPR
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 115,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Mar 2009 115,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,461 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 103,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 92,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 79,721 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 79,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P28 YPR is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Green 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 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 87,080 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P28 YPR, 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 P28 YPR registered?

P28 YPR is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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