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R878 YTW

1997 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,696 mi
Last recorded37,696 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 YTW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,696 miles

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

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

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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R878 YTW is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R878 YTW, 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 R878 YTW registered?

R878 YTW is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R878 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 YTW shows 1 test 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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