MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,045 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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S783 JHN is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S783 JHN, 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 S783 JHN registered?
S783 JHN is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S783 JHN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S783 JHN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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