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R480 SJO

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,758 mi
Last recorded53,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 SJO
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,758 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 53,758 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,500 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 44,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 40,580 miles

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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R480 SJO is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R480 SJO, 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 R480 SJO registered?

R480 SJO is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R480 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 SJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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