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R611 MLJ

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,916 mi
Last recorded106,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 MLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,369 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 105,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 102,139 miles

oil light flashing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear shockers damp

slight exh blow from rear section

Fail 3 Dec 2007 102,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil light illuminated

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear shock absorbers damp

very slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2006 97,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 92,600 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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R611 MLJ is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R611 MLJ, 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 R611 MLJ registered?

R611 MLJ is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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