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R39 NSP

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,156 mi
Last recorded74,156 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 NSP
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,156 miles

2 x rear tyre walls perished

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,916 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 71,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,060 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 70,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R39 NSP is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R39 NSP, 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 R39 NSP registered?

R39 NSP is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R39 NSP safe to buy?

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