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R593 JNO

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,601 mi
Last recorded120,601 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 JNO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 120,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 116,137 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 111,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 105,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,618 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 82,247 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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R593 JNO is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R593 JNO, 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.

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What year was R593 JNO registered?

R593 JNO is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R593 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 JNO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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