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R903 EDW

1997 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 EDW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2007 79,416 miles

11 spots of corrosion + ns & os door sills

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 79,416 miles

11 spots of corrosion + ns & os door sills

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,243 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 72,167 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R903 EDW is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R903 EDW, 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 R903 EDW registered?

R903 EDW is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R903 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 EDW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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