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R598 LKN

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 LKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 98,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,919 miles

exhaust blowing

oil leak from engine

play in both front wheel bearings o/s worse than n/s

Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,564 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 84,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front disces rusty +pads look low + o/s/f shocker leaking (strongly advise) + rear tyres o/s 1.6mm n/s 2mm

Pass 5 May 2006 75,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 75,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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R598 LKN is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R598 LKN, 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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R598 LKN is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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