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R886 EHK

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,077 mi
Last recorded62,077 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 EHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,275 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,270 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,672 miles

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

rear tyres showing cracks to sidewalls n/s and o/s.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,274 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,201 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,201 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,098 miles

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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R886 EHK is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R886 EHK, 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 R886 EHK registered?

R886 EHK is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R886 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 EHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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