MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,926 miAbove average mileage for this year
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metal brake pipes corrode
rear suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
metal brake pipes corrode
rear suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?
Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R346 AKN is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R346 AKN, 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 R346 AKN registered?
R346 AKN is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 29 October 1997.
Is R346 AKN safe to buy?
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