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R82 XAR

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,974 mi
Last recorded59,974 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 XAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R82 XAR is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R82 XAR, 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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What year was R82 XAR registered?

R82 XAR is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R82 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 XAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R82 XAR have outstanding finance?

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