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R84 TRD

1998 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,631 mi
Last recorded85,631 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 TRD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,631 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,631 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,495 miles

condition of exhaust

f pads and discs condition

slight play in f bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,991 miles

o/s/f brake discs condition

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,217 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 69,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust condition

play in f bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering ball joints dust covers

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,806 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,029 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel getting high

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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R84 TRD is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R84 TRD, 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 R84 TRD registered?

R84 TRD is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R84 TRD safe to buy?

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