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P891 XSH

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,152 mi
Last recorded122,152 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 XSH
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 122,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 114,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 94,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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P891 XSH is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue 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 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 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 P891 XSH, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P891 XSH registered?

P891 XSH is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P891 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 XSH 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.

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