MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
baffels in exhaust loose ok for test
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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R194 SJW is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R194 SJW, 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.
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How do I check the history of R194 SJW?
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What year was R194 SJW registered?
R194 SJW is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R194 SJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R194 SJW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R194 SJW have outstanding finance?
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