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R268 JGA

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 JGA
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 93,497 miles

Corrosion to several remaining brake pipes (where no protection), not considered excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake has lower than expected effort, brakes ma\y need attention

fuel pipes corroded

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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R268 JGA is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R268 JGA, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R268 JGA registered?

R268 JGA is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R268 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 JGA 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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