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R91 EBD

1998 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,195 mi
Last recorded110,195 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 EBD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,195 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded.

corrosion to underside, chassis and front and rear axles, suspension.

steering slightly stiff on lock to lock.

Pass 20 May 2010 103,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2010 103,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 94,520 miles

creaking from both front steering idlers

Pass 20 May 2008 84,629 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 67,659 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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R91 EBD is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R91 EBD, 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 R91 EBD registered?

R91 EBD is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R91 EBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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