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R244 USL

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 USL
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 115,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2009 115,002 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,122 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 105,553 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 100,524 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 100,481 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R244 USL is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 81,154 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R244 USL, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R244 USL is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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