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R346 AKN

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 AKN
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 91,926 miles

metal brake pipes corrode

rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2008 91,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

metal brake pipes corrode

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,658 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,646 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 77,354 miles

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.

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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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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R346 AKN is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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