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R137 WRA

1998 Kia Sportage

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 WRA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 95,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,236 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,120 miles

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

advise right anti roll bar upright jiont as play

advise two gas leaks on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,555 miles

front brake discs have very slight corrosion due to the vehicle standing

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,095 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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R137 WRA is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R137 WRA, 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 R137 WRA registered?

R137 WRA is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R137 WRA safe to buy?

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