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R131 LWO

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,224 mi
Last recorded115,224 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 LWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 115,224 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 110,448 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 110,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R131 LWO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,396 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 R131 LWO, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R131 LWO registered?

R131 LWO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R131 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 LWO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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