MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,004 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Has accident damage to o/s front †Slight pull to o/s
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?
Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R893 XNE is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R893 XNE, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R893 XNE registered?
R893 XNE is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R893 XNE safe to buy?
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