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T248 BHJ

1998 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 106,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 101,163 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,776 miles

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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T248 BHJ is a 1998 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T248 BHJ, 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 T248 BHJ registered?

T248 BHJ is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T248 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T248 BHJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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