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R416 MPR

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,517 mi
Last recorded80,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 MPR
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 80,517 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 80,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 79,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R416 MPR is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R416 MPR, 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 R416 MPR registered?

R416 MPR is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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