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R645 NMJ

1998 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,206 mi
Last recorded115,206 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 NMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 115,206 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 111,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 109,364 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 109,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 109,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,163 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 84,520 miles

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

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

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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R645 NMJ 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R645 NMJ, 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 R645 NMJ registered?

R645 NMJ is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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