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R132 LWO

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,504 mi
Last recorded58,504 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 LWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,504 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 54,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes greased

corrosion to front and rear chassis

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,322 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

corrosion to front and rear chassis

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,005 miles

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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R132 LWO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R132 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 R132 LWO registered?

R132 LWO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R132 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 LWO shows 6 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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