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R671 JKN

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 JKN
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 84,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Dec 2008 84,327 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Dec 2007 71,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2007 71,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 59,237 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,255 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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R671 JKN is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R671 JKN, 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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R671 JKN is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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