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ExpiredMileage
64,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
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R279 DWY is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1998 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 66,092 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 R279 DWY, 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 28 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R279 DWY?
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What year was R279 DWY registered?
R279 DWY is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R279 DWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R279 DWY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R279 DWY have outstanding finance?
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