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R739 FBR

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,617 mi
Last recorded70,617 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 FBR
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,617 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 70,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 65,324 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2005 65,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 59,817 miles

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R739 FBR 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 R739 FBR, 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 R739 FBR registered?

R739 FBR is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R739 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 FBR 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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