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S867 GKS

1998 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Clarus69,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 GKS
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 123,444 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 123,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Kia Clarus?

Based on 7,791 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,312
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
parking brake recording little or no effort 568
Brake pipe excessively corroded 534
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 378
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S867 GKS is a 1998 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,868 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 Clarus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S867 GKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Clarus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S867 GKS registered?

S867 GKS is a 1998 Kia Clarus, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S867 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S867 GKS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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