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S167 JPS

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 JPS
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 68,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion in all areas of chassis/front suspension units

n/s rear tyre perished cracked on outer sidewall

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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S167 JPS is a 1998 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 75%.

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 S167 JPS, 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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What year was S167 JPS registered?

S167 JPS is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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