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R322 VVR

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 VVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,110 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2005 37,917 miles

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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R322 VVR is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R322 VVR, 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 R322 VVR registered?

R322 VVR is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R322 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R322 VVR shows 3 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 R322 VVR have outstanding finance?

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