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R288 LUB

1997 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 LUB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,869 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 92,877 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 90,070 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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R288 LUB is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R288 LUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R288 LUB registered?

R288 LUB is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R288 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 LUB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R288 LUB have outstanding finance?

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