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R481 CDB

1998 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,666 mi
Last recorded94,666 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 CDB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 87,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,240 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing on edges

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

rear tyres getting low on tread

surface corroison underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2009 73,143 miles

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

condensation in o/s

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,911 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,733 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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R481 CDB is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R481 CDB, 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 R481 CDB registered?

R481 CDB is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R481 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 CDB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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