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S304 MRA

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 MRA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,909 miles

VAPOUR PIPES FITTED IN O/S/R WHEEL ACH HAVE HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 5 Aug 2010 87,909 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

VAPOUR PIPES FITTED IN O/S/R WHEEL ACH HAVE HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,754 miles

Clutch slave cylinder on gearbox leaking

Play in drivers wiper arm spindle

Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Clutch slave cylinder on gearbox leaking

Play in drivers wiper arm spindle

Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,060 miles

Mot test asvisories as issued with VT30 still apply

Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery cable tied in place

Offside wiper arm mechanism badly worn/loose

Play in offside front hub

Screw in nearside rear tyre (centre)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,565 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 67,565 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S304 MRA is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S304 MRA, 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 S304 MRA registered?

S304 MRA is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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