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R624 LKN

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 LKN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,693 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 55,153 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?

Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,454
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,711
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,580
position lamp(s) not working 1,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,561
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R624 LKN is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R624 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R624 LKN registered?

R624 LKN is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R624 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 LKN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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