MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
cat innards rattling
front pads worn very low
n/s/front shock damp
slight play in both front hub areas(poss wheel bearings)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 XAR is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 83,527 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 R97 XAR, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R97 XAR registered?
R97 XAR is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R97 XAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 XAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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