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S966 JSA

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,446 mi
Last recorded8,446 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 JSA
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,446 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake hoses corroding

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sump corroded and pourus leaking oil

Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,466 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 79,232 miles

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

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

nearside two steering balljoint rubbers split

oil leak

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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S966 JSA is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S966 JSA, 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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S966 JSA is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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