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R461 EHJ

1998 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 EHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 142,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 136,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 129,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2010 129,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 122,956 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 122,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 May 2008 115,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 108,116 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2006 98,496 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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R461 EHJ is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R461 EHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R461 EHJ registered?

R461 EHJ is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R461 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 EHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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