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R271 JWT

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 JWT
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,055 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,531 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 53,531 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R271 JWT is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R271 JWT, 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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What year was R271 JWT registered?

R271 JWT is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R271 JWT safe to buy?

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