MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,356 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
all crossmembers are very rusty
all shock absorbers are very rusty
both front springs are very rusty
both front wishbones are very rusty
chassis is very rusty
fuel tank is very rusty
fuel vent pipes are very rusty
rear diff is leaking
slight lift with both front top joints
strong smell of fuel inside the vehicle
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel pipes corroded
steering joint dust cover split/missing
underside of vehicle getting quite rusty
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel pipes corroded
steering joint dust cover split/missing
underside of vehicle getting rusty
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R396 OPS is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,396 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R396 OPS, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R396 OPS registered?
R396 OPS is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R396 OPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R396 OPS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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