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P693 LND

1997 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,088 mi
Last recorded109,088 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 LND
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 109,088 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 109,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2006 100,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre stop light inop

n/s cv boot insecure

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?

Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,454
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,711
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,580
position lamp(s) not working 1,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,561
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P693 LND is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P693 LND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P693 LND registered?

P693 LND is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P693 LND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P693 LND shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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