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S307 AEJ

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS307 AEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 110,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 110,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 110,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

o/s front & n/s rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2008 110,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis corrosion.

Engune warning light on.

Excessive engine oil leak.

Handbrake travel.

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Spare wheel loose.

Fail 4 Aug 2007 105,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 105,554 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 97,747 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 97,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 97,680 miles

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

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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S307 AEJ is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 S307 AEJ, 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 S307 AEJ registered?

S307 AEJ is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S307 AEJ shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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