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R881 GBX

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

White Petrol 19983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,766 mi
Last recorded115,766 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 GBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine19,983cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2008 115,766 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 105,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 101,648 miles

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

flexy guards fitted

foot brake travel

front discs rusty

noise at steering joints

slight plat in o/s front inner anti roll bush

surface corrosion to rear chassis and coil springs and front metal brake pipes

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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R881 GBX is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx in White with a 19,983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 81,154 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 R881 GBX, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R881 GBX registered?

R881 GBX is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R881 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 GBX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R881 GBX have outstanding finance?

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