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R892 MFL

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Green Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,626 mi
Last recorded80,626 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 MFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 80,626 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

front coil springs rusty

slight play in all hubs

Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,172 miles

front discs starting to rust †brake pipe to rear flexi starting to rust

slight wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes †front coil springs rusty †offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge †front flexi ends starting to rust

Fail 28 Jul 2007 74,934 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight noise from both front hubs when spun †front discs starting to rust †brake pipe to rear flexi starting to rust †oil leak on engine

slight wear in front anti-roll bar D bushes †front coil springs rusty †offside front tyre wearing on inner edge †front flexi ends starting to rust

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,872 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber starting to wear

front indicators starting to discolour

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

minor leak from split on cat

nearside front flexi ends starting to rust

offside front flexi ends starting to rust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Aug 2006 67,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear

front indicators starting to discolour

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

minor leak from split on cat

nearside front flexi ends starting to rust

offside front flexi ends starting to rust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2005 59,107 miles

front number plate deteriating

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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R892 MFL is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx in Green with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R892 MFL, 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.

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R892 MFL is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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