MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R861 SES is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R861 SES, 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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How do I check the history of R861 SES?
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What year was R861 SES registered?
R861 SES is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R861 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R861 SES shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R861 SES have outstanding finance?
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