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P601 WAX

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 WAX
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 105,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe to cat. join leaking

Fail 25 May 2007 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe to cat. join leaking

Pass 16 May 2006 100,716 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre deteriorating/cracking

oil leak

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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P601 WAX is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 73,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P601 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P601 WAX registered?

P601 WAX is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P601 WAX safe to buy?

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