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P836 BSS

1997 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,759 mi
Last recorded15,759 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 BSS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 154,765 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 154,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 151,890 miles

All of front suspension very rusty

Both track rod end boots split

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link boot split

Offside rear tyre very close to legal tread depth limit

Steel pipe on both ends of both front brake hoses rusty, joining ends of brake pipe also rusty

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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P836 BSS is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P836 BSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P836 BSS registered?

P836 BSS is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P836 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P836 BSS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P836 BSS have outstanding finance?

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